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Stuffed Cherries Dipped in Chocolate

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

60 ServingsPrep: 45 min.

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

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Stuffed Cherries Dipped in Chocolate (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.

Nutrition 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.