Best 4 Liquor Infused Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipes
Indulge your sweet cravings and elevate your culinary skills with a delectable journey into the world of liquor-infused chocolate-covered cherries. These irresistible treats combine the richness of dark chocolate with the boozy charm of your favorite spirits, creating a sophisticated and alluring dessert experience. Whether you're a seasoned chocolatier or a novice home cook, this guide will walk you through the steps of crafting these delectable delights, offering tips and tricks to ensure they're perfectly balanced in flavor and texture.
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LIQUOR-INFUSED CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES
This is a great recipe for the holidays (but not for kids!). Please prepare ahead of time, as for this recipe takes a week to make.
Provided by Fred Norris
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time P7DT2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour cherries, with their juice, into a glass bowl. Cover cherries with rum. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerate for 1 week.
- Drain and dry rum-infused cherries.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, and maple syrup together in a bowl until smooth and pliable. Wrap each cherry with sugar mixture. Arrange on baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Combine chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons butter, and paraffin wax in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring, until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Dip each wrapped cherry into the melted chocolate mixture using a toothpick. Return to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cherries. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until set, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES
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
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 RUM-SOAKED CHERRIES
I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn't? But there's something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my very favorite people! -Catherine M. Schultz, Racine, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding stems, dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
LIQUEUR SOAKED CHOCOLATE MARASCHINO CHERRIES
Maraschino dipped cherries are great but liqueur soaked dipped cherries Wowser! These are so easy to make too. You don't waste the liqueur as you can use it in your favorite cocktail after soaking the cherries. This recipe is from The American cooking club magazine.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 5 Doz apprx.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Drain the cherries; dry well; place in a container; pour enough liqueur over the cherries to cover them, seal well and place at room temperature overnight.
- Drain the cherries, saving the liqueur for another use.
- Again dry the cherries well with cheese cloth or a clean cotton cloth. Paper towels will stick. Be careful not to break off the stems.
- Place chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over LOW heat until the chocolate has melted, stirring constantly. DO NOT let the chocolate get too hot.
- Remove from heat.
- Dip cherries into the chocolate; swirl to coat.
- Place dipped cherries on wax paper; refrigerate to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.1, Sodium 12, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 81, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter or a straw.
- Use a variety of liquors to infuse the cherries, such as bourbon, rum, or vodka.
- Let the cherries infuse in the liquor for at least 24 hours, but no longer than 2 weeks.
- Use a high-quality chocolate for the coating.
- Temper the chocolate properly to ensure a smooth, glossy finish.
- Decorate the cherries with sprinkles, nuts, or other toppings.
Conclusion:
Liquor-infused chocolate-covered 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. With a little planning, you can create a batch of these delectable treats that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give liquor-infused chocolate-covered cherries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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