Mini Chocolate Cherry Bites
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich, velvety chocolate and tart dried cherries with these irresistible Mini Chocolate Cherry Bites. Made with dark chocolate chips, a touch of heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, these no-bake treats are delightfully smooth and bursting with flavor. Each bite features chewy dried cherries nestled in creamy chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs and a dusting of powdered sugar for added texture and sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized delights are as elegant as they are easy to make, making them an excellent choice for holiday parties, dessert platters, or an indulgent everyday treat. Best served chilled, these little gems promise a luxurious treat for every chocolate lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate chips
- 100 grams Dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 60 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Sea salt flakes
Instructions
Line a mini muffin tin with mini cupcake liners or grease each cavity lightly with butter.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir it into the melted chocolate mixture until silky and combined.
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, pour a small amount of the chocolate mixture into each mini muffin tin cavity, filling it about halfway.
Place 2-3 dried cherries into the center of each cavity, gently pressing them into the chocolate.
Sprinkle a small pinch of graham cracker crumbs and a dusting of powdered sugar on top of each chocolate cherry bite for added texture and flavor.
Pour a bit more melted chocolate over the cherries and crumbs to cover them completely, filling each cavity to the top. Use a small spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the tops if needed.
Refrigerate the mini muffin tin for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate has fully set.
Once set, carefully remove the Mini Chocolate Cherry Bites from the tin and transfer them to a serving plate or airtight container.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1227 mg | 26% | |
*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.
