Choc‑Covered Cherries Recipe
This easy Choc‑Covered Cherries recipe brings the classic candy-shop favorite to your kitchen! Juicy maraschino cherries are wrapped in a creamy fondant and dipped in rich chocolate. Perfect for gifting or snacking, and they get even better after a few days!
Ingredients
- - 40 maraschino cherries with stems well drained and patted dry
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- - 3 tbsp light corn syrup
- - 2 cups powdered sugar
- - 1/4 tsp almond extract optional
- - 12 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate chipsb or melting wafers
- - 1 tbsp shorteningb optional, for smooth melting
Instructions
- Dry cherries thoroughly on paper towels and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix butter and corn syrup until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and almond extract, forming a soft dough.
- Wrap about 1 tsp of fondant around each cherry, covering completely.
- Chill wrapped cherries in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm.
- Melt chocolate and shortening in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each cherry into melted chocolate, holding by the stem.
- Let excess chocolate drip off, then place on wax paper to set.
- For a syrupy center, store in an airtight container for 7–14 days at room temperature.
Notes
- Be sure cherries are dry or the fondant will slip.
- Use dark chocolate or white chocolate for variations.
- For boozy cherries, soak in amaretto or brandy and dry well before wrapping.
- Use dark chocolate or white chocolate for variations.
- For boozy cherries, soak in amaretto or brandy and dry well before wrapping.