Brandied Chocolate Covered Cherries |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 14400 Minutes |
Ready In: 14430 Minutes Servings: 50 |
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these can be made without alchohol too. Just omit that step. Ingredients:
50 maraschino cherries, well drained |
3/4 cup brandy |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons light corn syrup |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups icing sugar |
1 1/2 lbs dark dipping chocolate |
Directions:
1. Pour brandy over drained cherries; let set for two days.
2. Combine butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth.
3. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
4. Knead until smooth and shiny; wrap in wax paper and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Drain cherries well on paper towels; pat dry.
6. Shape a marble-size piece of fondant around each cherry and place on wax paper-lined tray. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
7. Melt chocolate over hot water, stirring constantly.
8. Dip cherries quickly and place on wax paper-lined tray.
9. Place in refrigerator to set.
10. Store in covered container in a cool, dark place for 10 to 14 days to fully ripen allow the fondant to liquify inside.
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