Cherry Cordials

Name: Cherry Cordials
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 15 to 20 maraschino cherries, stems removed (see note); ¼ cup brandy; 1 cup couverture, tempered; ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp. confectioners sugar; 3 tsp. cherry juice (from cherry jar); ¼ tsp. vanilla or almond extract; chocolate mold

Drain the liquid from the maraschino cherries, set it aside, and place the cherries on a paper towel. Transfer the cherries into a small bowl containing the brandy and allow to soak for 1 hour. Rem…

Cook35 min
Total35 min
Serves12
LevelEasy

Afternoon snack Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Ingredients

15 to 20 maraschino cherries, stems removed (see note)
¼ cup brandy
1 cup couverture, tempered
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp. confectioners sugar
3 tsp. cherry juice (from cherry jar)
¼ tsp. vanilla or almond extract
chocolate mold

Method

Drain the liquid from the maraschino cherries, set it aside, and place the cherries on a paper towel. Transfer the cherries into a small bowl containing the brandy and allow to soak for 1 hour. Remove from brandy and place onto a dry paper towel. Let the cherries rest until they are fairly dry to the touch, for about 1 hour.
Brush the tempered chocolate onto the insides of the chocolate mold to coat the sides evenly. Let chocolate completely harden. Place one cherry into each cavity.
Mix together the confectioner’s sugar, cherry juice, and vanilla extract and pour a small amount (just to fill) on top of the cherries. Top with tempered chocolate and let rest until chocolate has completely hardened. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.