Best 3 Fondant For Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipes
Indulge in a delightful treat with our collection of easy and delicious fondant recipes, perfect for creating luscious chocolate-covered cherries. These delectable confections are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a rich chocolate exterior and a soft, creamy fondant filling that bursts with cherry goodness. Whether you're a seasoned chocolatier or a home cook looking to impress, our recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. From basic fondant techniques to creative variations using flavored extracts and colorful sprinkles, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and create mouthwatering chocolate-covered cherries that will leave a lasting impression on your friends and family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
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
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
FONDANT (FOR CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES)
The Dipping Chocolate Recipe is my "overall" Dipping Chocolate Recipe and can be found in my Needhams and Fondant recipes already posted.
Provided by Susan Cutler
Categories Candies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves; boil; cover and boil 3 minutes; uncover; wipe sides and cook until soft ball stage. Pour on platter rinsed in cold water. Cool until you can handle with hands. Knead until creamy, stiff and free from lumps. (It may appear to have sugared, continue to knead until smooth.)
- 2. Store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Drain maraschino cherries, place small balls of fondant inside cherries. (Cherries with fondant will dip better if placed in freezer for a short time.)
- 3. Melt dipping chocolate in double boiler along with the paraffin wax. Use fork to dip cherries in the chocolate, place on a waxed paper and cool until set.
- 4. NOTE: Fondant can also be flavored with maple, lemon, or orange flavorings; roll in a ball and dipped in chocolate for nuggets.
FONDANT-FILLED CANDIES
Meet the Cook: Here's an easy way to make two festive and unique candies from one basic recipe! Half of the creamy fondant is flavored with mint for the centers of peppermint patties. Then you mix a little maraschino cherry juice with the rest of the fondant and use it to "wrap" cherries before dipping them in chocolate. -Debbi Loney, Central City, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine milk and corn syrup. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be stiff). Divide into two portions. , For peppermint patties, add the peppermint oil to one portion. Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls into balls and flatten. In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating, stir until smooth. With a slotted spoon, dip peppermint disks in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container., For chocolate-covered cherries, drain cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons of juice; set cherries aside. Combine juice with remaining fondant. Add additional confectioners' sugar if necessary to form a stiff mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls; flatten to 2-in. circles. Wrap each circle around a cherry and carefully shape into a ball. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely. Melt remaining candy coating; dip cherries in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to harden. Refrigerate in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks for candy to ripen and center to soften.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best results. Dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher is ideal.
- Make sure the chocolate is smooth and melted before dipping the cherries. If the chocolate is too thick, it will be difficult to coat the cherries evenly.
- If you are using fresh cherries, make sure they are pitted and dried before dipping them in chocolate.
- For a smooth and shiny finish, temper the chocolate before dipping the cherries. This process involves heating and cooling the chocolate in a specific way.
- To prevent the chocolate from sticking to your hands, dip the cherries in chocolate using a fork or a toothpick.
- Place the dipped cherries on a wire rack to cool and set. This will help prevent the chocolate from smudging.
- Once the chocolate has set, you can store the cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-covered cherries are a classic and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own chocolate-covered cherries at home. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your chocolate-covered cherries turn out perfectly every time.
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