Best 7 Coconut Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our irresistible Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries. These handcrafted treats are a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and luscious textures. Each cherry is carefully selected for its plumpness and juiciness, then coated in a velvety layer of dark chocolate and enveloped in a blanket of shredded coconut. The result is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our recipe collection offers a variety of options to cater to your preferences. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of dark chocolate-covered cherries or desire a touch of extravagance with white chocolate and sprinkles, we have you covered. For those who enjoy a hint of boozy delight, our recipe for Kirsch-infused cherries dipped in dark chocolate is sure to impress. And if you're looking for a healthier alternative, our sugar-free chocolate-covered cherries are a guilt-free indulgence. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure that you can easily recreate these delectable treats in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you with a box of heavenly treats to savor and share.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY DELIGHTS



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Chocolate-covered cherries were my dad's favorite candy, so I designed these cookies for him. They're super-cute with a fudgy sauce and coconut surprise inside. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
3/4 cup vanilla frosting
48 maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Gradually beat in cherry juice and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, cherries and chocolate chips., Shape dough into 48 balls (about 1-1/4 in.); place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Fill each cookie with 3/4 teaspoon frosting. Top with cherries. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon over cherries. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY-COCONUT CHOCOLATE TORTE



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This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. -Dian Hicks Carlson, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
CHERRY LAYER:
4 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
COCONUT LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Beat in melted butter. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; gradually add to batter and mix well., Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Arrange cherries evenly around top edge of brownie; place remaining cherries over top. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter and reserved cherry juice until creamy. Spread evenly over cherries., In a large bowl, combine coconut and milk. Sprinkle over cherry layer, carefully smoothing down near edges and pressing gently to form an even layer., Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 5 minutes; whisk until smooth. Pour over coconut layer. Refrigerate until set. Loosen sides of pan with a knife. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY POPSICLES®



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Chocolate yogurt, frozen with cherries. Awesome. Ice pop molds are all different sizes and shapes. Use your experience to decide if you should alter the amounts. Recipe, schmeshecipe.

Provided by Hannah

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup coconut milk
3 ½ teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or to taste
3 ½ teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup cherries, pitted and quartered

Steps:

  • Blend yogurt, coconut milk, cocoa powder, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender until smooth. Pour into ice pop molds to 3/4 full. Fill remaining space in each mold with cherries, and push cherries down into cocoa mixture with a knife to evenly distribute. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 47.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CHERRY CHOCOLATE COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Chocolate-covered coconut candy is tucked inside each of these morsels. The ganache frosting is complemented by coarse sugar and chocolate-covered cherries. -Sandy Ploy, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 packages (1.9 ounces each) chocolate-covered coconut candy bars
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
24 maraschino cherries, well drained
3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • For ganache, place vanilla chips and butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chip mixture; whisk until smooth. Stir in extract. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, beat the pie filling, buttermilk and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into pie filling mixture until blended., Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Cut candy bars in half; place half of a candy bar in center of each cupcake. Cover each with 2 tablespoonfuls batter. , Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set., Remove ganache from refrigerator; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is light and fluffy. Pipe over cupcakes; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Garnish with chocolate-dipped cherries.

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CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 maraschino cherries with stems
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES



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Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 jars (8 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRIES



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These sweet treats are not only delicious, they pack the power of two awesome superfoods in one: cherries that are bursting with vitamins and antioxidants and heart-healthy dark chocolate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound of chocolate-dipped cherries

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1/2 pound dark chocolate. Combine three-quarters of the chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted; stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Dip 1 pound fresh cherries in the chocolate by the stems and set on parchment paper. Let harden at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a stronger chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
  • To make the cherries even more decadent, soak them in rum or brandy for several hours before dipping them in chocolate.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the chocolate by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the chocolate hardens immediately, it is ready to use.
  • Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cherries from sticking.
  • Store the finished cherries in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Coconut chocolate-covered cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these decadent candies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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