Description
Festive non-alcoholic cherry treats coated in creamy white chocolate and peppermint, offering a refreshing, sweet, and family-friendly bite perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems
- 1/4 cup reserved cherry juice
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting discs
- 1/4 cup peppermint candies, finely crushed
Instructions
- Remove the lid from the jar of cherries, drain 1/4 cup of juice, and set it aside while keeping cherries in the jar.
- Mix the reserved cherry juice with peppermint extract, pour it back into the jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Remove cherries from the jar, place on paper towels, and pat completely dry.
- Line a tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Hold each cherry by the stem and dip about three-quarters into the melted white chocolate.
- Dip the bottom of each coated cherry into crushed peppermint candies and place on the prepared tray.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the coating is fully set, then serve chilled.
Notes
- Dry cherries thoroughly to ensure chocolate sticks properly.
- Adjust peppermint extract to control flavor intensity.
- Try almond extract for a different flavor variation.
- Use milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate if preferred.
- Add sprinkles for a more colorful presentation.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days.
- Serve chilled; do not reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
