Best Philly Cream Cheese Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipes

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CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 40 cherries

Number Of Ingredients 3

40 maraschino cherries with stems (packed in very heavy syrup), drained well
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Pat cherries dry with paper towels.
  • Melt chocolates separately in stainless steel bowl set over pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  • Holding stem of cherry, dip cherry into melted chocolate to coat. You can coat half of cherry in white chocolate and half in semisweet chocolate, if desired. Transfer chocolate-dipped cherry to prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining cherries and melted chocolate.
  • Refrigerate for about 40 minutes, or until set.

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Old Fashioned Chocolate Covered Cherries are a favorite of ours around Christmas. They make the sweetest gift for friends and family.

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     candy

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

36 Maraschino cherries (with stems)
3 tablespoons butter (softened)
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1 1/2 bags chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
2 teaspoons oil

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towel to dry
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary.
  • Wrap each cherry in about 1 tsp of dough. Chill until firm.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl melt chocolate chips with oil for about 20 seconds at a time (stirring each time) until chocolate is just melted and completely smooth.
  • Dip each cherry in by its stem and place on wax paper-lined sheets. Place in an air-tight container (like a large tupperware) and store in a cool place for TWO WEEKS (yes, it is a long time-- but patience... I promise they taste best if you wait until the fondant softens)!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.

Provided by Meredith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

60 maraschino cherries with stems
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and set on paper towels to dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and knead to form a dough. Chill to stiffen if necessary. Wrap each cherry in about 1 teaspoon of dough. Chill until firm.
  • Melt confectioners' coating in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Dip each cherry in by its stem, and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Chill until completely set. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Best after 1 or 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRIES



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Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all, you can (and should) prepare these ahead. The candy gets better as it's stored, with the centers becoming even juicier. -Linda Hammerich, Bonanza, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 jars (8 ounces each) maraschino cherries with stems, well drained
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract. Knead until smooth and pliable. Shape into 1-in. balls and flatten each into a 2-in. circle. , Wrap one circle around each cherry and lightly roll in hands. Place with stems up on waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Holding on to the stems, dip cherries into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in a covered container. Refrigerate 1-2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY COOKIE BALLS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cookie ball each

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 maraschino cherries, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8.6 oz.) BAKER'S Chocolate Truffle Cookie Ball Kit

Steps:

  • Cut each of 2 cherries into 6 pieces; reserve for later use. Cut remaining cherries in half.
  • Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended. Shape into 12 (1-inch) balls, using a level tablespoon for each. Use your finger to press indentation into center of each cookie ball.
  • Insert a cherry half into each indentation; reroll ball to completely enclose cherry with cream cheese mixture. Place on a waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds more; stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted.
  • Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork, letting any excess drip back into the bowl; return to baking sheet. Top immediately with reserved cherry pieces and sprinkles. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 0.5937 g

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRIES



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These sweet treats are not only delicious, they pack the power of two awesome superfoods in one: cherries that are bursting with vitamins and antioxidants and heart-healthy dark chocolate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 pound of chocolate-dipped cherries

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1/2 pound dark chocolate. Combine three-quarters of the chocolate and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted; stir in the remaining chocolate until smooth. Dip 1 pound fresh cherries in the chocolate by the stems and set on parchment paper. Let harden at room temperature.

PHILLY CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 block (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 bag (2 lb.) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 jar red maraschino cherries
Chocolate bark for dipping, either white or dark

Steps:

  • 1. Kneed creamed cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla together until you have a stiff dough.
  • 2. Form walnut sized ball of the candy mixture around each cherry.
  • 3. Melt chocolate in a double boiler and dip cherries, placing them on wax paper lined cookie sheet to harden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY CHEESECAKE



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Love cheesecake? Love chocolate and dark, sweet cherries? Oh boy, have we got a recipe for you! Bonus: Prep time for this cheesecake is just 10 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (9 oz.) chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen sweet cherries, thawed, drained and chopped
4 eggs
4 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and butter in 13x9-inch pan until blended; press onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and cherries; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 45 min.; cool. Drizzle cheesecake with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

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