TRUFFLE CHERRIES

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Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! -Anne Drouin, Dunnville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 jar (8 ounces) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
COATING:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the cream, butter and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until easy to handle. , Pat cherries with paper towels until very dry. Shape a teaspoonful of chocolate mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cherries until coated; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Yessica ASales
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These are the best chocolate truffles I've ever had! They're so rich and creamy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Drippy Kidd
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These truffles are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry flavor is just perfect. I love the way the truffles melt in my mouth. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Koojo mosses
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These truffles are so easy to make, and they're so delicious! I love the way the chocolate and cherry flavors complement each other. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Rishu Raj Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these truffles! The cherry flavor is so strong and flavorful, and the chocolate is just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


jahide Hasan
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These are the perfect truffles for a special occasion. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry flavor is just perfect. I love the way the truffles look, too. They're so elegant and sophisticated.


Isha Noor
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These truffles are amazing! The chocolate is so smooth and creamy, and the cherry flavor is just right. I love the way the truffles melt in my mouth. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Tracey Grace Ru
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I made these truffles for a party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Abel Kothao
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These are the best chocolate truffles I've ever had! They're so rich and creamy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Anuththara Ediriweera
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These truffles are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry flavor is just perfect. I love the way the truffles melt in my mouth. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Rabha
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These truffles are so easy to make, and they're so delicious! I love the way the chocolate and cherry flavors complement each other. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Brian Fitzgerald
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these truffles! The cherry flavor is so strong and flavorful, and the chocolate is just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ahebwa Johnbisco
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These are the perfect truffles for a special occasion. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry flavor is just perfect. I love the way the truffles look, too. They're so elegant and sophisticated.


Tara A
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These truffles are amazing! The chocolate is so smooth and creamy, and the cherry flavor is just right. I love the way the truffles melt in my mouth. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Temaria Rae
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I made these truffles for a party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant. I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.


Ranbir Hussian
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These are the best chocolate truffles I've ever had. They're so rich and creamy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.