Chocolate Covered Cherry Cordials Recipe
Delight in these classic Chocolate Covered Cherry Cordials featuring maraschino cherries encased in a smooth, sweet fondant center and dipped in rich melted chocolate for a perfect homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: About 60 chocolate covered cherry cordials 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fondant Center
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- About 60 maraschino cherries, stems removed
Chocolate Coating
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (recommended: Guittard)
- 1 piece (1″x2″x3/4″) paraffin wax (found in the baking aisle)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fondant Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, light corn syrup, kosher salt, and powdered sugar. Stir and mix until the mixture is smooth and forms a dough-like consistency.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the mixture on a clean surface until it becomes a smooth, pliable dough. If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it until it firms up.
- Wrap the Cherries: Flatten small portions of the dough into circles large enough to cover each cherry. Wrap each stem-removed maraschino cherry tightly with the dough.
- Chill Wrapped Cherries: Place the dough-wrapped cherries on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to set the fondant.
- Dry the Cherries: Remove cherries from the refrigerator, drain any excess liquid, and pat them dry using paper towels to prepare for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: Using a double boiler or a bowl set over simmering water, melt the unsweetened chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and paraffin wax together. Stir continuously until smooth and fully combined.
- Dip the Cherries: Using forks or dipping tools, dip each fondant-wrapped cherry into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cool and Set: Lift the cherries from the chocolate, tap off excess coating, and place them on wax paper to cool and harden.
Notes
- Paraffin wax helps achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate coating and ensures a firm shell.
- If fondant dough is sticky, dust hands with powdered sugar when wrapping cherries.
- Store finished cordials in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for best flavor and texture.
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