BETTER THAN STORE BOUGHT CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

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These are really wonderful! I bought another large jar of cherries today so that I can make them again soon. I doubt there will still be any left 3-6 days from now to see them form more liquid in the center, but even with the smooth cream (which has a wonderful flavor) they are still very juicy and rich. These are very hard to...

Provided by Jennifer McConnell

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c powdered sugar
1/4 c margarine or butter
1/4 c condensed sweetened milk (not evaporated)
4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
1 pkg high end chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries, drained and dried, reserve the juice.

Steps:

  • 1. Start by making a fondant - simply combine the first five ingredients until smooth and not sticky. Chill in fridge for an hour.
  • 2. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spread cherries out in a single layer - stems on, if possible. Freeze for an hour.
  • 3. When ready to make your chocolate covered cherries, remove fondant and cherries from the fridge/freezer. Since it takes a bit of time to make these, I remove only a few cherries and a bit of fondant at a time so that they don't get too warm and sticky.
  • 4. Wrap each cherry in 1-2 teaspoons of the fondant, forming a tight ball. Return cherries to tray and freeze again for an hour.
  • 5. Use either the microwave or a double-boiler to melt your chocolate. Thin it down with enough reserved cherry juice to get the proper consistency for dipping.
  • 6. Removing a few fondant-wrapped cherries from the freezer at a time, dip them in the chocolate and coat completely. Since my cherries didn't have stems, I did follow the tip of using a toothpick to aid in the dipping process. Let the excess chocolate drip off, then put the cherry on wax paper to rest. Dab a bit of extra chocolate on top to cover any hole left from the toothpick.
  • 7. When done, place dipped cherries in the fridge to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge as well. If you let them be for a few days, the center with be nice and liquidy... but they're good right away too!

Muhammed Shafiq
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I love the combination of chocolate and cherries. These chocolate-covered cherries are the perfect treat.


Camara Yaya
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The chocolate-covered cherries were a bit messy to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


fastgt504
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These chocolate-covered cherries are a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar.


Krisha Paudel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chocolate-covered cherries turned out perfectly. They're so addictive!


Maria Mares
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I'm not a fan of maraschino cherries, so I used fresh cherries instead. The chocolate-covered cherries turned out great!


Eniola Temmy
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These chocolate-covered cherries are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


ishwor saud
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It makes the chocolate-covered cherries taste so much better.


Mpendulo Lamula
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These chocolate-covered cherries are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're also a great gift.


madhap magumder
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I've never made chocolate-covered cherries before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Maota Talimao
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These chocolate-covered cherries are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Brian Motuma
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate-covered cherries, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cherries are plump and juicy, and the chocolate is rich and creamy.


Abdiwali Cagaarane
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These chocolate-covered cherries are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. I love that I can control the sweetness of the chocolate and the tartness of the cherries.


Faiza Mirza
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I've made these chocolate-covered cherries a few times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or just for snacking on.


Ch Ahmad
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I was skeptical at first, but these chocolate-covered cherries are truly better than store-bought. The chocolate is rich and creamy, and the cherries are plump and juicy.


angel fire
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These chocolate-covered cherries are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste even better than the store-bought ones.