Chocolate Covered Cherry Truffles Recipe
Description
Chocolate covered cherry truffles are a delicious and easy to make sweet treat. Perfect for any occasion, these truffles are sure to please. The combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries creates a heavenly flavor that will make you think you’re in dessert heaven.
The base of these truffles is made from melted chocolate and cream, which creates a smooth and creamy center. The cherry filling is made with fresh cherries and sugar, which creates a sweet and tart flavor. The truffles are then dipped in melted chocolate and covered with chopped almonds, sprinkles, or cocoa powder.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds, sprinkles, or cocoa powder, for coating
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the dark chocolate chips and cream over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, and almond extract. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Using a spoon, scoop the cherry mixture into small balls. Roll the balls in your hands to form them into truffle shape. Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the chopped almonds, sprinkles, or cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and then roll in the chopped almonds, sprinkles, or cocoa powder. Place the truffles back on the baking sheet.
Place the truffles in the refrigerator for at least an hour to set. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Medium bowl
- Spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Notes
You can also use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for this recipe. If you’d like a creamier center, you can add an additional tablespoon of cream to the chocolate mixture. You can also add other flavorings to the cherry mixture, such as vanilla extract or orange zest.
Nutrition
One truffle is approximately 70 calories. It contains 5 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of protein.
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