Cherry Chocolate Cups Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2-1/2 oz semisweet chocolate
2 tsp shortening, divided
2-1/2 oz white baking chocolate
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
1 drop red food coloring
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel

Directions:

In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Brush evenly on the inside of 12 paper or foil miniature muffin cup liners. Repeat with white baking chocolate and remaining shortening. chill until firm, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cherries, water and extract; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, food coloring, lemon peel and 2 tablespoons reserved cherry liquid; beat on medium-low speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Fold in cherries.
Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a tip. Fill with cherry mixture. Pipe into chocolate cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Carefully remove from liners. Yield: 2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	44.52 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	5%
Cholesterol	1.3mg	0%
Sodium	4.59mg	0%
Potassium	53.3mg	1%
Total Carbs	5.31g	2%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	0.57g	1%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	4.6mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.07 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.74g	5%
Cholesterol	7.53mg	0%
Sodium	26.6mg	0%
Potassium	308.94mg	1%
Total Carbs	30.8g	2%
Sugars	22.3g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.46g	3%
Protein	3.32g	1%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	0%
Iron	1.2mg	1%
Calcium	26.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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