Best 6 Chocolate Dipped Luxardo Cherries Recipes

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Chocolate dipped luxardo cherries are a delicious and elegant treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cherries are made by dipping fresh luxardo cherries in dark chocolate, then rolling them in chopped nuts or sprinkles, or served plain if the most delicious cherry taste is preferred. The chocolate coating adds a rich and creamy flavor to the cherries, while preserving their sweet, juicy center.

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CHOCOLATE-DIPPED LUXARDO CHERRIES



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The following recipe uses tempered or faux-tempered chocolate (faux-tempered is faster to make, but the candies will need to be refrigerated). For the methods, see Tempered Chocolate. Use a fork to dip the cherries in the chocolate if you're not fashioning stems from floral wire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, or vegetable shortening
32 Luxardo cherries (available at williamssonoma.com)
32 lengths (2 inches each) cloth-wrapped floral wire (optional)
1 cup Faux-Tempered or Tempered Chocolate

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together sugar, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon water, and butter until a dough forms. Transfer to a work surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar and knead until smooth, dusting dough with more sugar as necessary, until no longer sticky. Scoop 1 teaspoon of dough into your palm and flatten into a 1-inch round. Place a cherry in center of round and wrap dough around cherry, pressing with your fingers, if necessary, to enclose. Gently roll between your palms until smooth. Repeat process with remaining dough and cherries. Make a small loop in one end of each length of wire, then insert a looped end into center of each cherry (loop will prevent wire from slipping out when dipping). Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet. Let stand, uncovered, until hard and dry, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Using wire stems to hold them, dip each cherry into chocolate, then lift and let excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet and let stand until chocolate is hard and dry, about 1 hour. Serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES



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Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 jars (8 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 maraschino cherries with stems
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRIES



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These sweet treats are not only delicious, they pack the power of two awesome superfoods in one: cherries that are bursting with vitamins and antioxidants and heart-healthy dark chocolate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound of chocolate-dipped cherries

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1/2 pound dark chocolate. Combine three-quarters of the chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted; stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Dip 1 pound fresh cherries in the chocolate by the stems and set on parchment paper. Let harden at room temperature.

ELEGANT DIPPED CHERRIES



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Here's a sure way to impress holiday guests. These sweet maraschino cherries are wrapped in unsweetened chocolate, then dipped in melted vanilla chips. A chocolate drizzle dresses them up for serving on a festive plate of sweets. -Sedora Brown Waynesboro, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup white baking chips
2-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pat cherries dry with paper towels and set aside. In a large bowl, combine butter, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate and cream. Stir in confectioners' sugar., Knead until smooth. Roll into 18 balls; flatten each into a 2-in. circle. Wrap each circle around a cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place cherries, stem side up, in a shallow waxed paper-lined container. Cover and freeze at least 2 hours., The day before serving, remove the cherries from freezer. In a microwave, melt white baking chips and 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening; stir until smooth., Holding onto the stem, dip each cherry into white baking chips, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. , Melt chocolate chips and remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over candies. Refrigerate until firm. Store candies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED MARASCHINO CHERRIES



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I love chocolate covered cherries,and these are so easy to make.I make them every Christmas and Valentines Day

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Candy

Time 1h20m

Yield 36 cherries(more or less,depending on size of cherrie, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar maraschino cherry, drained well
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar (, may need more)
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Drain cherries,place on paper towels and pat well.
  • Set aside.
  • Place sifted powdered sugar in bowl.
  • Combine melted butter,evaporated milk vanilla,and salt.
  • Pour over powdered sugar and mix well.
  • May need to use hands to form a stiff,not sticky dough.
  • Add more powdered sugar slowly,if need to form dough.
  • Now pinch of a small amount,flatten into a disc and form around each cherry.
  • Pinch off any excess dough.
  • Place cherry on wax paper lined cookie sheets and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening over boiling water in double boiler.
  • Dip cherries in chocolate,scraping off excess.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate is hard.
  • (I cheat sometimes and just use the chocolate flavored Almond Bark or candy coating).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19.9, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cherries are well-drained before dipping them in the chocolate, or the chocolate will seize.
  • If you want a thinner chocolate coating, you can temper the chocolate before dipping the cherries.
  • To make the chocolate-dipped cherries even more special, you can drizzle them with melted white chocolate or sprinkle them with chopped nuts or crushed candy canes.
  • Store the chocolate-dipped cherries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-dipped Luxardo cherries are a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these chocolate-dipped cherries a try. You won't be disappointed!

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