How do you make chocolate covered rum cherries?
How do you make chocolate covered rum cherries?
Directions
- Place cherries in a bowl; cover with rum. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Drain and pat dry.
- 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.
How do you make chocolate covered boozy cherries?
Instructions
- Drain cherry juice from jar.
- Pour bourbon over cherries until they are covered.
- Drain bourbon from cherries.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring each time.
- Holding the stem of one cherry at a time, dip it into the chocolate.
How long do Cella’s chocolate covered cherries last?
2-4 weeks
Chocolate covered cherries can last for 2-4 weeks. In fact, the longer you let them set, the better the centers become. It takes time for the sugar paste to turn to liquid, so we recommend storing them for 2-4 weeks before serving them.
What kind of alcohol is in chocolate covered cherries?
1/2 cup liquor (Cherry vodka or creme de cacao work well.) *I recommend making two batches at once so that you have an additional chocolate to garnish your cherries. Begin by soaking maraschino cherries (with stems) in liquor for 4-7 days.
Do rum cordials have alcohol?
They’re just flavored, not real alcohol. The easiest flavor to find is Rum, but I’ve picked up Cognac, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Sambucca (Anise). In fact, Koppers has at least 40 different varieties. Most of the time I find them at the chain bulk candy stores like Candy Station or Sweets Factory.
Do chocolate covered cherries have alcohol?
You can still find alcoholic cherry cordials in the United States. However, the vast majority of these confections are alcohol-free. This is what allows them to be sold on grocery store shelves and passed around among family members of all ages.
How long do rum soaked cherries last?
Shake occasionally while storing in a dark cupboard for 3 to 4 weeks. Move to the refrigerator after four weeks and eat within three months.
How long does it take cherries to soak up alcohol?
Soak the fruit for at least two weeks (or longer — like WAY longer) for totally buzzed fruit and cherry infused liquor, that’s perfect for your craft cocktails.
How are Queen Anne chocolate covered cherries made?
The cherries used in the candy are made by pitting and heating the fruit for a short amount of time in the liqueur and storing it in cans or jars. For the alcohol free version, the pitted cherries are cooked in a sugar syrup instead and then jarred.