Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries

Simple Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries on a white plate

5 from 1 vote

Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries

Sweet, dried cherries coated in smooth dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt for maximum flavor. These chocolate cherry clusters are the perfect two-bite dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Gwen Wolken

Ingredients

12 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped bars
6 oz whole dried cherries
flaky sea salt

Instructions

Line a mini-cupcake pan with liners or just use the mini-cupcake liners and set them on a pan. Set aside.
Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl.
Melt the chocolate using 30-second intervals in the microwave and stirring in between. If you prefer, melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, add a small amount to the bottom of the prepared cupcake liner.
Add one whole cherry on top of the chocolate.
Add more chocolate to cover.
Tamp down the pan to level the chocolate and get any air bubbles out.
Top with flaky sea salt.
Let stand on the counter until cool and set. Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the refrigerator.

Notes

Store the chocolate cherry clusters in a tight container on the counter or in the refrigerator. In the refrigerator, they will last up to 3 weeks.

You can also make these chocolate candies well in advance and freeze them! Make sure that you’re stacking them without the muffin cups and separating them between sheets of parchment paper so that they don’t stick together. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready for them.

When melting the chocolate, make sure to heat the chocolate in increments, stirring every 30-60 seconds. Stop once the chocolate has just melted. If it burns it will become too sticky to mix and coat the cherries.

I use whole dried cherries in this recipe, which give more texture than chopped cherries.

I am not using a mold, however, a mini-muffin pan will make for easier handling. You can easily find candy molds at any craft store near you or online at Amazon. Just look for a mold that will produce a bite-size piece. If you would prefer to make a cluster, just free-form the chocolate onto parchment paper and add the cherry onto the top along with the sea salt.

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