WebPlace on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm. Melt the dark chocolate on top of a double boiler over hot water. Cool slightly. Dip fondant-covered …
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WebFondant is a sweet, creamy mixture often used to coat chocolates, such as chocolate cherries. To make fondant for chocolate cherries, begin by sifting together 1/2 cup of …
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When ready to make your chocolate covered cherries, remove fondant and cherries from the fridge/freezer. Since it takes a bit of time to make these, I remove only a few cherries and a bit of fondant at a time so that they don't get too warm and sticky.
This Chocolate Covered Cherries recipe pairs juicy sweet cherries and dark chocolate with no added sugar, and whips up in just 10 minutes! Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or in a double boiler. Dip a frozen cherry into the chocolate remove it with a fork, and let the excess chocolate run off.
The fondant: The fondant is a thick paste made of powdered sugar, softened butter, cherry syrup from the jar, and a little bit of almond extract, which enhances the cherry flavors. The fondant should be firm enough to roll into small balls and wrap around the cherries, but soft enough to be malleable.
In this classic candy-store confection, maraschino cherries are wrapped in a layer of fondant, then dipped in melty chocolate. Place 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened. Meanwhile, transfer 2 tablespoons cherry syrup from 1 (13.5-ounce) jar maraschino cherries to the bowl of butter.