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.
Ingredients and substitutions
I like to use dark chocolate to make these chocolate cherries, 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 of chocolate covered cherries in the fridge to allow them 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 treats 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 dark chocolate 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
- 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 the chocolate covered cherries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.