Sweet Chocolate Covered Cherries
Deliciously easy chocolate-covered cherries that satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 pound Cherries Choose fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
Chocolate Mixture
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil Optional, helps to thin the chocolate.
Finishing Touch
- to taste Sea salt Sprinkle on top if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the cherries.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip each cherry in the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Place dipped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. If using frozen cherries, thaw and dry them before dipping. You can try different types of chocolate or add flavored extracts for variation.