These chocolate covered dried cherries are a delicious addition to any dessert table. They also make great homemade gifts for Christmas or Valentine’s Day. These chocolaty treats are quick and easy to make.
What to serve with these chocolate covered dried cherries
If you’re adding these treats to a dessert table and want to include another tasty option, try this chocolate covered pineapple. You can make an assortment with different toppings for your guests to choose from.
Ingredients and substitutions
I like to use dark chocolate to make these, but you can use any type of chocolate you like.
I prefer to use dried cherries with no added sugar (which I tend to order online) but any type of dried cherries will work. Or you can substitute dried blueberries or dried cranberries if you prefer. Or make an assortment of different flavors.
How to make them
Start by adding the dark chocolate chips to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove from the heat. Then add the dried cherries to the pot of melted chocolate and stir to evenly coat them with chocolate.
Use a spoon to scoop up 5-6 melted chocolate coated dried cherries, then use a second spoon to gently drop them into a cluster onto a plate lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the dried cherries.
Place the plate in the fridge to allow the chocolate cherries to harden for at least 45 minutes before serving.
Optional topping
Sprinkle finely chopped almonds on top of the chocolate cherry clusters before placing them in the fridge to harden. Cherries and almonds are a delicious flavor combination.
Storage
Store these chocolate cherries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Giving these as gifts
These chocolate covered dried cherries make great homemade gifts for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any other special occasion. Just add some to a paper box or cellophane bag and add a pretty ribbon and label.
More chocolate covered treats to try
- These chocolate dates make great edible gifts.
- These chocolate dipped walnuts are quick and easy to make.
- These chocolate covered blackberries are elegant and delicious.
Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (Fairtrade certified)
- Optional topping: finely chopped almonds
Instructions
- Add the dark chocolate chips to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove from the heat.
- Add the dried cherries to the pot of melted chocolate, then stir to evenly coat them with chocolate.
- Use a spoon to scoop up 5-6 melted chocolate coated dried cherries, then use a second spoon to gently drop them into a cluster onto a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the rest of the dried cherries.
- Place the plate in the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- Optional topping step: sprinkle finely chopped almonds on top of the chocolate cherry clusters before placing them in the fridge to harden.
Notes
- Store these chocolate covered dried cherries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.