Chocolate Covered Cherry
A delightful dessert combining luscious dark chocolate and juicy cherries, perfect for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries with stems
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoothness)
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the cherries thoroughly under cool water, ensuring no residual dirt remains.
- Pat the cherries dry with a paper towel, taking care not to remove any of the stems.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Start with 30 seconds of heating and stir.
- Continue microwaving in 10-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the coconut oil if using, ensuring the mixture is glossy and well combined.
- Dip each cherry into the melted chocolate, holding it by the stem.
- Twist the cherry slightly to shake off excess chocolate to create a smooth coating.
- Place the dipped cherry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for a beautiful contrast if desired.
- Refrigerate the tray for 30 minutes or until chocolate is fully set.
Notes
Be sure to let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping to avoid melting the cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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