Ingredients for Chocolate Rum Soaked Cherries
- Maraschino Cherries
- 1/2 cup Malibu rum
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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How to Make Chocolate Rum Soaked Cherries
- Gently stem 1 pound of fresh, dark sweet cherries.
- Place the cherries in a medium-sized bowl.
- Pour 1/2 cup of Malibu rum over the cherries, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
- Drain the cherries and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 ounces of chopped Ghirardelli dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening.
- Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. (Alternatively, melt chocolate in a double boiler.)
- Holding each cherry by its stem, carefully dip it into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered cherries on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
175g
Fat
2g
Carbs
15g