Chocolate Covered Cherries: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Crave
Indulge in the deliciousness of chocolate covered cherries, a treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the sweet tartness of cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 cherries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherries, then remove the stems.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil, melting in increments of 30 seconds until smooth.
- Add the sea salt and almond extract to the melted chocolate.
- Dip each cherry into the chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Store the cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cherries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Cherries, dessert, treats