How to Make Chocolate-Covered Cherries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate-covered cherries are a classic and indulgent treat that combines the sweetness of ripe cherries with the rich and velvety taste of dark chocolate. Whether you're making them for a special occasion, for a homemade gift, or just to satisfy your own sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to be a hit. The combination of juicy cherries and smooth, creamy chocolate makes for a truly irresistible treat that you'll want to make again and again.

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Ingredients

  • 60 maraschino cherries with stems
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 pieces

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • Stir together butter and corn syrup in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Mix in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough.
  • Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon dough. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into coating and place on waxed paper-lined sheet trays. Chill in the refrigerator until coating is set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
  • Nutrition

    68 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg