Chocolate Covered Cherries

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Covered Cherries combine sweet, juicy cherries and rich, velvety chocolate creates the perfect flavor profile. Great for gifting, special occasions, or as an indulgent snack.

Prep Time25

Rest time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cherries

Calories: 111kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

10 ounces (-or- 283g) container maraschino cherries with stems drained and patted dry (I ended up with 34 cherries. You may end up with 32-36 cherries per container due to some stems are not attached to the cherries, or the cherries are not fully intact with or without a stem)
2¼ cups powdered sugar sifted
4 tablespoons salted butter softened
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
12 ounces chocolate almond bark broken into smaller chunks

Instructions

Add the sifted powdered sugar, softened butter, light corn syrup, vanilla extract and almond extract to a medium size (2-3 quarts) mixing bowl. You can use a large spoon to stir the powdered sugar and butter mixture together. This will start off very dry, but will meld together. OR, you can use your clean dry hands to stir the ingredients together. (I used my hands, it was just a lot easier)
2¼ cups powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Knead the powdered sugar mixture until it is pliable. (It should have the feel and pliability of play dough)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a 2 teaspoon cookie scoop to scoop out the powdered sugar dough. Roll the powdered sugar dough into a ball. Use your hand to flatten the ball into a circle. Pick up the circle and carefully wrap the circle around the cherry. You will need to smooth out the powdered sugar dough covered cherry until it is round. Place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining cherries.
10 ounces (-or- 283g) container maraschino cherries with stems
Add the chocolate almond bark to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on full power. Stir very well and continue to heat in 30 second increments until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
12 ounces chocolate almond bark
Holding the covered cherry by the stem, completely dunk the cherry in the melted chocolate. Be sure to allow the excess chocolate to drip off, before placing the chocolate coated cherry on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining cherries. (You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave if the chocolate begins to harden)
Once all of the cherries have been dipped in chocolate, you can use the leftover chocolate to drizzle over the coated cherries. This is completely optional. Store any leftovers in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 5 days. (If your kitchen is on the warmer side, you can store the cherries in the refrigerator)

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is on the warmer side, you can store the cherries in the refrigerator.
Make Ahead: You can wrap the cherries in the powdered sugar paste the day before, and store them in the refrigerator before coating the cherries in the chocolate.

Tips:

When Dipping The Desserts: Be sure to allow the excess chocolate to drip off, before placing the chocolate coated cherry on the parchment paper lined baking sheet. You may need to reheat the chocolate in the microwave if the chocolate begins to harden.
Don't Discard The Drained Liquid: The liquid from the cherries can be added to your favorite cocktails or mocktails.
Try Different Temperatures: I prefer the texture of homemade chocolate dipped cherries when they are cold. You may like them better at room temperature when the filling will be a bit softer. Try them both ways and decide for yourself!
Add Alcohol: Feel free to turn these treats into cherry cordials (for adults only). Soak the maraschino cherries in amaretto or flavored vodka for a few of hours. Dry them well before following the rest of the recipe.

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