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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 truffles
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These chocolate-covered cherry truffles are rich, smooth, and bursting with cherry flavor. With a creamy cherry center coated in dark chocolate, they taste just like the classic holiday candy—perfect for gifting, celebrations, or special occasions.

Ingredients

Cherry Filling

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp cherry juice (from the jar)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp almond extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smooth coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cherries: Drain cherries well and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Chop them finely to create a smooth filling texture.
  2. Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Fold in Cherries: Gently fold the chopped cherries into the filling mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the cherries too much.
  4. Chill Mixture: Place the cherry filling in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 45 minutes until it firms up enough to shape into balls.
  5. Shape Truffles: Scoop the firm mixture and roll into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands for uniform size and shape.
  6. Freeze Truffles: Freeze the shaped truffles for 15 minutes to make dipping easier and to help them hold their shape.
  7. Melt Chocolate: Melt the chopped chocolate together with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy.
  8. Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle completely into the melted chocolate covering all sides. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  9. Set Truffles: Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and let them set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
  10. Store: Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure cherries are very dry to prevent the filling from becoming too soft or runny.
  • Use dark chocolate for the best flavor balance between sweet and tart.
  • Optional: Decorate truffles with chocolate drizzle or sprinkles for a festive look.
  • Store truffles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to keep them fresh.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Candy
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://justsosweet.com/chocolate-covered-cherry-truffles-recipe/