Description
Sinfully rich, devilishly dark, and dripping with crimson cherry, this Halloween treat is a decadent delight.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in chopped cherries, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a few drops of red food coloring if using. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.