CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRUFFLES
My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I'd received as a gift and some dried cherries I had on hand. They won a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair! -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cherries and brandy; cover and let soak for 1 hour or until cherries are softened., Place dark chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in extract and soaked cherries with liquid. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt milk chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls into milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., Melt dark chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls into dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Drizzle with melted chocolate and decorate with pearl dust as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Cade J.
[email protected]I will definitely be making these truffles again. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
Alexis Rogers
[email protected]These truffles were perfect! They were rich, creamy, and had just the right amount of cherry flavor.
Gregory Hensley
[email protected]The truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still very good.
Linda Macias - The Rickety Stitcher
[email protected]These truffles were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Azizur Rahaman
[email protected]The truffles were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still very good.
Favour Marvelling
[email protected]These truffles were so delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and cherry. They were perfect for a special occasion.
helo
[email protected]Overall, I thought these truffles were very good. They were easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
AMM IQBAL
[email protected]The truffles were a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavor was still very good.
RS RASEL
[email protected]These truffles were amazing! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the cherries added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making these again.
michael scuderi
[email protected]The truffles were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still very good.
KamRyn and Razor Gilliam
[email protected]I love how easy these truffles were to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out beautifully.
Jnrfrank Sanday
[email protected]These chocolate cherry truffles were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfectly balanced.