These Chocolate Covered Cherries Make for Perfect Celebration Treats

Chocolates and cherries — this duo sounds like an unlikely combination, don't they? In case you are one of those skeptics who think that something as tart as cherries and something smooth and sweet as chocolates can't be in a healthy relationship, then you're welcome to this article, completely dedicated to chocolate covered cherries! Here, you will find some easy and yummy recipes that will help you lose yourself in the dark decadence and tart-y punches that arise from the culinary meeting point of sweet cherries and dark chocolate. If you make these for kids (or even sweet-loving adults) you would have to make sure you have enough delectable treats so that you can make room for all family members and friends clamoring over these for second helpings.

Classic Chocolate Covered Cherries:

Ingredients:

• 251 gm cherries
• 202 gm chocolate chips
• 53 gm sugar
• 14 ml vanilla extract

Method:

1. To make this simple, yet satiating treat, you have to first wash and pat dry the cherries with paper towels.
2. Then, you're going to melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler.
3. After that, you need to allow it to cool, and then add the sugar and vanilla extract, and stir.
4. Next, you will have to dip each cherry into the melted chocolate and coat it completely.
5. You can then place the coated cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. You need to refrigerate these beautiful cherries for at least 60 minutes for them to set completely.
7. Right before serving, you can dust them with some powdered sugar.

Cherry Cordial Chocolate Truffles:

Ingredients:

• 251 gm cherries
• 202 gm chocolate chips
• 103 gm cream
• 54 gm sugar
• 4 gm cherry extract

Method:

1. First, you have to purée the cherries in a blender.
2. Then, you will melt some dark chocolate chips in a double boiler.
3. After that, you need to add in some heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and cherry extract.
4. Then, you are going to fold in the pureed cherry into the concoction.
5. Once done, you can easily roll the mixture into small balls, and let them chill for 60 minutes.
6. After that, you can dip the truffles in melted chocolate and coat them well.
7. Right before serving, you may choose to dust some cocoa powder.

Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Tart:

Ingredients:

• 251 gm cherries
• 202 gm chocolate chips
• 153 gm pastry dough
• 54 gm sugar
• 11 ml almond extract

Method:

1. First, you have to start by rolling out the pastry dough to four mm of thickness.
2. Then, you have to position the pastry into a tart pan and cut out the edges.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, you have to toss cherries in sugar.
4. In a different bowl, you are going to melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler.
5. Next, you can spread the melted chocolate over the cherries.
6. After that, you need to bake them at 180°C for around 25 to 30 minutes.
7. Once out of the oven, you need to wait for them to cool down a little bit, and then serve.

To achieve the best tastes out of these recipes, you must remember to procure and use the highest quality dark chocolate you can. While cherries are the stars of these shows, you can also pair them with other similar fruits like raspberries or strawberries. If you're looking for a multi-textured dish, you can easily adorn these treats with nuts or sprinkles for added texture. It is not mandatory to use any specific kind of chocolate, and you can have fun experimenting with different types of chocolates or flavor extracts.

As with most desserts, to store these chocolate covered cherries, you need to transfer them into an airtight container and prop them into the refrigerator. This way, they will remain fresh for up to three days. In between this period, you may choose to serve them after topping them with whipped cream or some more fresh cherries.

These dessert recipes are among the most interesting ones that combine two unlikely but compatible ingredients to give you unique and yummy treats that can be served as snacks any time of the day. You can serve them with your evening coffee or tea, use them as accompaniments to your refreshments on brunch, pack them in your kids’ lunch boxes, snack on them when you get hungry between work, or just nibble on them anytime you want something sweet.