Chocolate Covered Cherries
Calories: 21
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
Fresh chocolate covered cherries are an elegant two-ingredient treat made with juicy cherries and smooth tempered chocolate. Use dark, milk, or white chocolate, then finish with a contrasting drizzle for an easy summer dessert or edible gift.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) Fresh cherries with stems
- 350 g (12 oz) Dark milk, or white couverture chocolate
- 70 g (1½ oz) Contrasting chocolate for drizzling optional
- Cocoa butter or coconut oil as needed – optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries – Wash the cherries gently, keeping the stems attached. Drain, pat thoroughly dry, and leave at room temperature until no moisture remains around the fruit or stems.500 g Fresh cherries with stems
- Prepare the tray – Line a baking sheet or flat tray with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate - Melt the chocolate using the microwave or double-boiler method.For a glossy, professional finish, you can temper the chocolate using my complete How to Temper Chocolate tutorial.350 g Dark milk, or white couverture chocolate, 70 g Contrasting chocolate for drizzling
- Check the consistency – Stir the chocolate until smooth. If it remains excessively thick, stir in a very small amount of melted cocoa butter.Cocoa butter or coconut oil
- Dip – Hold each cherry by the stem and dip it into the tempered chocolate. Turn until coated, then allow the excess to drip back into the bowl.
- Set on the tray – Gently scrape the bottom edge against the bowl and place the cherry on the parchment. Repeat with the remaining cherries.
- Decorate – Drizzle with contrasting tempered chocolate, if desired.
- Set – Leave at a cool room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes or until firm. In a warm kitchen, refrigerate briefly for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Store – Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Boozy cherries - soak the cherries in bourbon or rum for up to 3 days. Drain, wipe dry and then dip in chocolate above.
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