Chocolate Rum-Soaked Cherries

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 5 min.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn’t? But there’s something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my very favorite people! —Catherine M. Schultz, Racine, Wisconsin

Test Kitchen Approved

Chocolate Rum-Soaked Cherries

Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries (with stems), drained
  • 1/2 cup rum or brandy
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

  1. Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry.
  2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding stems, dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
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