Chocolate Covered Cherries: Indulgent Treats for Every Occasion
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavor of chocolate covered cherries with this easy recipe that’s perfect for every occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherries thoroughly.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Dip each cherry into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the coated cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- For a variation, sprinkle sea salt on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cherries
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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