Easy 3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Cherries

If you love Chocolate Covered Cherries, then you’re going to love how easy they are to make at home without any corn syrup. With just maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and coconut oil, you can enjoy them whenever you have a chocolate craving. Give them as gifts for a special occasion, share them with your sweetheart on Valentine’s day, and / or use them to decorate desserts.

As you can guess, I pretty much love desserts.

I also a very big fan of chocolate chocolate covered cherries. It was a favorite candy growing up. There’s just something about the juicy cherries, the slight crunch of chocolate on the outside, and that sweet taste when you bite into cherry cordials.
The cherries I present to you today don’t have the liquid center, but they’re still quite delicious.

The best part though (besides the taste, of course!) is that this is the easiest way to make them, and you only need 3 ingredients!

These beautiful cherries will be a beautiful and delicious addition to many of your desserts.And if you don’ use them all, you can eat the remaining cherries.
I put them on top of the whipped cream when making Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate.

They’re also an extra special treat when placed on these Banana Splits with Hot Fudge Sauce, and Banana Split Ice Cream Cake.

You can also use these chocolate covered cherries to to top some of the recipes I’ve included below.

What do I need to make these chocolate-covered cherries?

The list is short and you may already have all three ingredients in your home already!

• Long Stem Maraschino Cherries –
  You can use cherries without the stem, but it is much easier when dipping them into the chocolate. Also, I think the addition of the stem makes for a very pretty presentation when adding them to desserts.
• Coconut Oil –
  use refined coconut oil as it won’t have the smell of coconut.
  If you’d rather, you can substitute vegetable oil in the same amount for the coconut oil.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips –
  Dark chocolate chips, white chocolate or milk chocolate chips can be used as an alternative as well.
  Better yet, make a cookie sheet of all three and give them as gifts! If you’re going to do this or make a large batch, I suggest using a double boiler with hot water to melt the chocolate and coconut oil since it would be easier.

How do I make these coated cherries?

1. Prepare a plate by placing a piece of parchment or wax paper on it.
2. Place two paper towels on a separate plate, and remove the cherries from the jar. Allow them to drain for at least 15 minutes before continuing. After the 15 minutes, it may be necessary to gently blot them with extra paper towels to make sure they are completely dried off.
3. Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil into a small microwavable safe bowl, tossing to coat the chips in the oil. Melt chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir well. If needed, reheat for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between each time, until chocolate is melted and completely smooth.
4. Holding the drained cherries by the stem, gently dip cherry, one at a time into the melted chocolate, spinning slowly to coat all sides and top. Remove, and allow the excess chocolate to drip into the bowl. Place onto the parchment lined plate.
5. Place the plate of dipped cherries into the refrigerator to set for at least an hour before serving or using.

How do I store this sweet treat?

These homemade chocolate dipped cherries can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks. If you’re making a lot, I suggest putting the cherries in single layers separated by parchment paper.
It is also a good recipe to make ahead if you need to save yourself some time.

• For the best results, be sure the cherries are completely dry before dipping them into the chocolate. Otherwise, the liquid will make the chocolate lumpy and it won’t stick as well to the cherries. The first time I made them, I didn’t dry them as well as they should have been, and had a problem coating them completely.
• Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave for the initial 30 seconds, and then again at 10 minute intervals if necessary, stirring well in between.

Chocolate Cherry Recipes

I think the chocolate and cherry combination is one of the best when it comes to desserts.

One of my favorite recipes is Chocolate Cherry Crinkles. I absolutely love chocolate crinkle cookies, but when you add some chopped cherries and a bit of maraschino cherry juice to the batter, they are beyond delicious. They are tops among my readers’ holiday favorites, too!
More of a cakey kind of cookie, these Chocolate Cherry Cookies, have the same great flavor.

Like bread pudding? This Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Bread Pudding is like a baked French toast for dessert!
You’ll enjoy the taste of cheesecake, chocolate and cherry pie filling in every bite.
And don’t worry. I’ve got you covered for breakfast, too with these Chocolate Cherry Pancakes. Who wouldn’t want to be served these in bed with a dollop of whipped cream on top? Sounds like the perfect breakfast to me!

I’ve even used the flavors to make a Cherry and Dark Chocolate Galette. This recipe is a perfect for a weeknight dessert and one that will even wow your guests when you have them over for dinner.

Love hot chocolate?
Me, not so much, BUT when it’s this Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate, I’m ALL over it!
Close your eyes and you’ll think you’re drinking a chocolate covered cherry with every sip.
And this Cherry Hot Chocolate Cheesecake is no bake, so there’s no need to turn on the oven when it’s hot outside. AND you can enjoy hot chocolate all year long.

If it’s a dump cake you’re after, then I’ve got that, too!
Cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix and a few other ingredients make this Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake a family favorite. It’s a super easy dessert that only requires four ingredients and there’s little clean up, too.

This easy 3 ingredient recipe will look stunning on my new Dream Bar recipe appearing Wednesday.
I think you’re really going to love it, so watch for it!

Adding chocolate covered cherries to your desserts will elevate the presentation, and you might just have to fight a family member for them.