Double Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Covered Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (with stems if possible); Chocolate Fondant; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted; 2 teaspoons milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; Coating; 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening or 1/4 paraffin wax block

Servings: persons

1
Drain cherries on several paper towels and press out excess moisture; allow to drain at least an hour.
2
Fondant: In a medium bowl, combine butter, corn syrup, chocolate and milk; beat until smooth.
3
Stir in confectioner's sugar (mixture will seem dry).
4
When most of the sugar is mixed in, turn out onto counter and knead until smooth.
5
Divide into 24 pieces (about 2 tsp each) and shape into balls.
6
Flatten each ball and mold around cherries, covering cherry completely (leaving stem out).
7
Refrigerate at least an hour or until very cold and very firm.
8
Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper.
9
In a small saucepan over very low heat or in the microwave, melt chips and shortening or wax until smooth.
10
Place pan or bowl over hot water to keep dipping consistency.
11
Holding stems (or use toothpicks if your cherries have no stems), dip covered cherries into melted chocolate and allow excess to drip back into pan or bowl.
12
Place on waxed papered cookie sheet to set.
13
Place in miniture muffin cups if desired and store in tightly covered container or in the refrigerator.

645

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (with stems if possible), Chocolate Fondant, 3 tablespoons butter, softened, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Double Chocolate Covered Cherries falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Double Chocolate Covered Cherries

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