Chocolate Covered Cherries
Indulge in the heavenly delight of chocolate covered cherries with this simple recipe. Each cherry is a perfect blend of tart and sweet, encased in a rich layer of dark chocolate that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gatherings or as a personal treat, these bite-sized desserts evoke nostalgia and joy with every bite. Treat yourself or impress your guests with this luxurious yet easy-to-make dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries (with stems)
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cherries under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth.
- If desired, mix in almond extract to melted chocolate.
- Dip each cherry by holding the stem, swirling until fully coated, then let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place dipped cherries on parchment paper and refrigerate for about 1 hour until set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg