Dark Chocolate Cherries with Amaretto

Occasionally I like to blow the socks off my kids, and these simple Dark Chocolate Cherries do the trick, especially for Valentine’s Day.  Oh, and for the hubs, I drizzle a little amaretto over the top, which makes them, well, over the top! The kids think they’re being spoiled with sugar, but the cherries really aren’t that bad for them.  After a day filled with candy (because I’m not at school to slap it out of their hands), I can still indulge them a little.Choc-Cherries-ChaosServedDaThey’re so simple, yet look like you went to all kinds of trouble to make them. All you need are a jar of maraschino cherries with the stems still on, some dark chocolate chips or melting wafers, and a bit of amaretto liqueur.

First, drain the cherries and let them dry for a few hours on a couple of layers of paper towels.  If they’re wet at all, the chocolate won’t stick, and that would be a shame!

When your cherries are dry, melt the chocolate according to the package directions (I usually use a glass bowl in the microwave; the glass holds the chocolate longer at the melted temperature). Then just dip the cherries and place them on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Chill until firm (an hour or so), then place four or five cherries in a champagne flute.

Drizzle a small amount of amaretto over the cherries in each glass, and serve.  They’re pretty on a dessert buffet, and add a perfect elegant touch with very little fuss!  I served these for the first time at a book club a few years ago (we were discussing Twilight) and I’ve made them numerous times since. I’m so glad my friend Kerri shared the idea with me!

About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!
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6 Responses to Dark Chocolate Cherries with Amaretto

  1. Stephanie F. Asbridge says:

    This really makes a statement, yet so simple! I LOVE IT!

  2. Stephanie F. Asbridge says:

    P.S. GO BRONCOS!!

  3. Dania says:

    Hubby loves all things dark chocolate and cherry! I think I will make these for him for Valentine’s Day!

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