Chocolate Covered Cherries: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate with this simple recipe for chocolate covered cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherries thoroughly.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each cherry in the chocolate mixture, coating evenly.
- Place the chocolate-covered cherries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If desired, sprinkle crushed nuts on top before the chocolate sets.
- Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg