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.They’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!
This really makes a statement, yet so simple! I LOVE IT!
Thanks, Steph! Maybe they’re good for drowning your sorrows after that Super Bowl!
I think you’re right! I had to quit watching at half time because I think that even stunk.
I thought so, too…but I think we might be in the minority there! The Broncos just couldn’t catch a break, it seemed. But I thought both teams played a high-class game.
P.S. GO BRONCOS!!
Hubby loves all things dark chocolate and cherry! I think I will make these for him for Valentine’s Day!