CHOCOLATE RUM-SOAKED CHERRIES

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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

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (with stems), drained
1/2 cup rum or brandy
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon shortening

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.

AH REJON
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I'm going to try making these cherries again, but I'll use less rum and more chocolate.


Trent Qwabe
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These cherries are a great idea, but I think the recipe needs some tweaking.


Zanele Cele
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I think I might have used too much rum. My cherries are a bit too boozy.


Taspia Jannat
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cherries didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit too tart.


Aisha Umar
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These cherries are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Ridoy 140
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I love these cherries. The rum flavor really balances out the sweetness of the chocolate.


YvonneN Charamba
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These cherries are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and rum.


Mama Inno
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I love the boozy flavor of these cherries. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Jeneh Duvenhage
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These cherries are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


kev mck
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I've never made chocolate rum soaked cherries before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cherries turned out perfectly!


Joey Valfez
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These cherries are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


Menna Hisham
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I made these cherries for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


JOHN AL
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These cherries are a great way to add a little something extra to your desserts. I've used them in cakes, pies, and even ice cream.


Yuni Tamang
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I was looking for a way to use up some cherries I had on hand and this recipe was perfect. The cherries turned out so well, I'm definitely going to make them again.


Lori Spencer
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These cherries are so good, I could eat them by the handful. I love the way the chocolate and rum flavors meld together.


Workaholic Asm
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I've made these cherries several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, I've used them in everything from cakes to cocktails.


Paula Talley
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These cherries are the perfect balance of sweet and boozy. I used them to make a chocolate cherry martini and it was delicious!


Nina Croton
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I love how easy these cherries are to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a jar and let them sit for a few days. They were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!


Tahria Hussain
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These chocolate rum soaked cherries are the perfect addition to any dessert! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I used them to top my chocolate cake and they were a huge hit.