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Stuffed Cherries Dipped in Chocolate Recipe

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I make these delectable cherry treats in early summer when the cherries are ripe and plentiful. A summertime favorite, they freeze very nicely and are a wonderful treat to serve guests throughout the summer.—Judy Bond, Duncan, British Columbia

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Stuffed Cherries Dipped in Chocolate Recipe

Prep: 45 min.

Yield: 60 Servings

40 5 45

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh dark sweet cherries with stems
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons ground hazelnuts
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups white baking chips
12 teaspoons shortening, divided
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Pit cherries through the sides, leaving stems intact. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in hazelnuts and syrup. Pipe into cherries.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt vanilla chips and 5 teaspoons shortening at 70% power. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. In another bowl, repeat with milk chocolate chips and 3-1/2 teaspoons shortening. Repeat with semisweet chips and remaining shortening.
Holding stems, dip a third of the stuffed cherries into melted white chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Repeat with remaining cherries and milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate. Dip the white-coated cherries a second time to completely cover; let stand until set.
Reheat remaining melted chocolate if necessary. Drizzle white chocolate over cherries dipped in milk or semisweet chocolate. Drizzle milk or semisweet chocolate over white chocolate-dipped cherries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 5 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed cherry equals 105 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Stuffed Cherries Dipped in Chocolate in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p219

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2011 by judwill

The reviews written were very recent and the cherries will not be available until later. When they are I will make them and sit back and take in the compliments. If you want something nice you have to put in some effort. Thank you for a lovely recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by meanmary5

I would use already prepared marachino cherries with stems attached as they are already pitted. Doing this according to directions using fresh cherries is way to hard!