Chocolate Covered Cherries
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries—an elegant treat that combines plump, fresh cherries with luscious layers of buttery fondant and a silky chocolate coating. Perfect for special occasions or as a decadent snack, this no-bake recipe requires just seven simple ingredients and comes together in under 40 minutes. Each cherry is carefully wrapped in a creamy fondant made with powdered sugar, butter, and almond or vanilla extract, then dipped in smooth, semi-sweet chocolate enhanced with a touch of coconut oil for that perfect glossy finish. With their stunning presentation and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these chocolate-covered cherries are sure to become a favorite for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Fresh cherries (preferably with stems)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil or shortening
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract or vanilla extract
Instructions
Thoroughly wash and dry the cherries, leaving the stems intact. Set them aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and almond (or vanilla) extract together until a smooth, pliable fondant forms. If the mixture is too dry, add milk in small increments until the desired consistency is reached.
Take about 1 teaspoon of the fondant and flatten it with your fingers. Wrap the fondant around each cherry completely, making sure the cherry is fully covered. Place the wrapped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
While the cherries are chilling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (or shortening) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each session, until smooth and fully melted.
Using the stem of each cherry, dip the fondant-wrapped cherries into the melted chocolate, swirling to fully coat them. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the cherries back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Repeat the process with all the cherries, then refrigerate them until the chocolate is fully set, about 10 minutes.
Once the chocolate has hardened, serve the chocolate-covered cherries immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
85 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 19 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
