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

Indulge in a little bit of decadence with these tantalizing liquor-infused chocolate-covered cherries. Perfect for an adult dessert or as a sophisticated treat for a special occasion, these little bites are surprisingly easy to make and even more delicious to enjoy.

Combining the sweetness of ripe cherries with the rich, creamy smoothness of chocolate and a hint of your favorite liquor, these little morsels are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're h...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup rum (such as Bacardi 151®)
  • 3 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag chocolate chips
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2-inch square food-grade paraffin wax

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 days 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 days 2 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen chocolate-covered cherries

  • 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

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 36mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 47mg