CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.
Provided by Meredith
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
- Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
LIQUOR-INFUSED CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
This is a great recipe for the holidays (but not for kids!). Please prepare ahead of time, as for this recipe takes a week to make.
Provided by Fred Norris
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time P7DT2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour cherries, with their juice, into a glass bowl. Cover cherries with rum. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerate for 1 week.
- Drain and dry rum-infused cherries.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, and maple syrup together in a bowl until smooth and pliable. Wrap each cherry with sugar mixture. Arrange on baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Combine chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons butter, and paraffin wax in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Dip each wrapped cherry into the melted chocolate mixture using a toothpick. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cherries. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
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