11 May 2013

Cherry Liqueur chocolates (To my Mom) and happy Mothers day!









Always I try make to my mom some recipe she really loves, and I remember she loves so much liqueur chocolates especially cherries!
And yesterday at night thinking what I could make I find this lovely recipe, is simple and delicious only need some patience because you have to coated the cherries twice, anywa I tasted one and is delicious.
For this recipe I used Marraschino but you can use others cherries too.
I adapted this recipe from Flavoursome Delights
Happy Mothers day tomorrow!






  




Combining cherries,  liqueur and chocolate, these Cherry Liqueur Chocolates make a perfect end to any meal or can be enjoyed on their own as a special treat.

The inspiration for these chocolates was actually a chocolate shop in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales and this is the recipe.


Ingredients

15 to 20  Cherries with stalks still on
(fresh or in jar I used Great Value Maraschino cherries)
250 g. dark chocolate
 Brandy o cognac

Method

Use a Cherry Pitter to remove the stones from the cherries. (If are Value cherries they dont have stones)
Make sure you punch through the side of the cherry so as to leave the stalk intact..


Place the cherries into a ramekin or other container and pour in enough of the Brandy so as to cover them. After doing this, put them aside and leave the Cherries to soak for at least 4 hours.
Temper and melt the chocolate.
(temper to bain marie)
Remove the cherries and dry them off using paper towel. The cherries must be dry as if there is any liquid on them will ruin the melted chocolate when they are dipped.




Dip the cherries into the chocolate. This is actually a two part process. The first dip is just to coat the base of the cherry. Once dipped, lay the cherry on its side and allow the chocolate to set.

With the bottoms dipped next coat the cherries in chocolate
and again lay them aside to set.
Coat the cherry with chocolate

Why the double dip? Well if you don’t do this, when you set the lay the cherries down to allow the chocolate to set, the weight of the cherry will push through the liquid chocolate creating a hole. This will then let the cherry juice escape greatly reducing their lifespan and making a big mess as well.

The double dip allows you to create a strong even coating

Once the chocolate has set completely they are ready to serve. They go together very well with Coffee after a meal or are delicious on their own as a special treat

Enjoy:)



EN ESPAÑOL


Chocolates con licor para mi mamá



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85 comments:

  1. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!11 May 2013 at 12:42

    Good Afternoon Gloria, I am going to have one very happy mother when she visits me in August, as like your mother, she loves cherry liqueur chocolates... I think I will have to practise a few times to makes sure they are alright.... that will be fun.
    Thank you for another wonderful recipe.
    With warmest wishes,
    Daphne

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    1. Gloria Baker11 May 2013 at 12:54

      Thanks Daphne and I whish you a Happy mothers day tomorrow!!

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  2. Christine11 May 2013 at 13:17

    what a lovely treat for your mom! Happy Mother's Day tomorrow!

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    1. Gloria Baker11 May 2013 at 13:41

      Thnaks Christine, happy day to you too (But Im not sure if you celebrate teh same day on Canada!)

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  3. T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types11 May 2013 at 13:55

    Beautiful handmade candies, Gloria - Happy Mother's Day!

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  4. Angie's Recipes11 May 2013 at 14:00

    Happy Mother's Day, Gloria. These chocolate covered cherries are beautiful.

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  5. From the Kitchen11 May 2013 at 15:16

    Good Gloria, I had no idea about making these delicious cherries! How clever of you.

    Wishing you a happy Mother's Day with your family.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Kako11 May 2013 at 16:14

    Que pases un felíz dia de la madre, muchos cariños querida Gloria!

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  7. Pat Hatt11 May 2013 at 18:36

    Those cherrie could sweeten anyone, hope you have a happy mother's day under your sun

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  8. Alida11 May 2013 at 19:09

    Looovely!! I like the look of those cherries. Enjoy mother's day!

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  9. Brian Miller11 May 2013 at 19:49

    nice....chocolate and cherries together make for a great treat!

    happy mothers day gloria!!!

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    1. Gloria Baker11 May 2013 at 20:10

      thanks Brian I hope you have an amazing day with Tara and the kids! :)

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  10. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake11 May 2013 at 20:42

    Happy Mother's Day to both you and your mom, Gloria! What a delicious treat you made for your mother...mine would love these, too! xo

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    1. Gloria Baker11 May 2013 at 22:10

      Thanks Lizzy have a beautiful Mom s day tomorrow!
      so you mo love too liqueur chocolate??xo

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  11. Barbara F.11 May 2013 at 20:43

    These chocolate covered cherries are my favorite too, Gloria. These look luscious! Happy Mother's Day to you and your mom. xo

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  12. Betsy Brock11 May 2013 at 21:22

    Oooh...I would love these! How beautiful! I know your mom will enjoy! Don't you love Great Value brand? We have them here and I buy them all!

    I love how you placed the cherries in that pink tin...perfect!

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    1. Gloria Baker11 May 2013 at 22:08

      Yes Betsy I know you have there Great Value I find the marraschino are the best!
      Is a surprise to my Mom LOL I ate only one to taste:)ABout the pink tin is funny I think my Mom give me with some cookies but I love to this!(Is old)
      Betsy Have an awsome day tomorrow you are a wonderful Mom!

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  13. Adam11 May 2013 at 21:59

    looks great

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  14. Unknown11 May 2013 at 22:07

    Happy Mother's Day! Fabulous treat for your mother,Just great!!
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  15. kitchen flavours12 May 2013 at 06:01

    That is beautiful and sounds so delicious! Cherries, chocolate and liquor, they are so perfect together!
    Happy Mother's Day!

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  16. Blue Grumpster12 May 2013 at 08:33

    I'll give my Mom one and myself two ;)

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    1. Gloria Baker12 May 2013 at 09:06

      ok Blue, but I think you was on diet:):):)

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    2. Blue Grumpster15 May 2013 at 02:33

      O yeah, you're right. :(
      How was your Mother's day?

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    3. Gloria Baker18 May 2013 at 16:30

      was Ok but I was sick:(

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  17. The Caked Crusader12 May 2013 at 11:23

    What pretty presentation!

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  18. Rosa's Yummy Yums12 May 2013 at 12:25

    Happy Mother's Day!

    Those look delicious. A great treat.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  19. Ennio12 May 2013 at 12:30

    mmmm che buone!!!! Amo le ciliegie!!!! :D Complimenti Gloria!

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  20. CITA12 May 2013 at 13:36

    That a fabulous idea! Of course i lové it !!!! Biz

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  21. Pam12 May 2013 at 13:38

    Gloria, spectacular! They look decadent and delicious! I'm not a big candy eater, unless it's chocolate covered cherries, and then I can't stop. It's so wonderful of you to make these for your mom. She's a lucky lady! Have a great day! Hugs

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    1. Gloria Baker12 May 2013 at 14:40

      Thanks Pame dear, happy day to you and hope your hubby is better!!

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  22. Unknown12 May 2013 at 16:33

    These look scrumptious, and beautiful! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a wonderful day with your mom.

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  23. chow and chatter12 May 2013 at 22:13

    these look great bet your mum loved them hugs and happy mothers day to you

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  24. Gloria Baker12 May 2013 at 22:29

    thanks Rebecca I hope you had a lovely day too Rebecca!

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  25. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness12 May 2013 at 22:36

    I love the chocolate and cherry combination. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.

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  26. foodtravelandwine12 May 2013 at 22:57

    Que buena idea!....me encantaron....Feliz Dia para ti!......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  27. Unknown12 May 2013 at 23:18

    gloria Ill eat all blessing simmy

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  28. Baking Diary13 May 2013 at 00:27

    Such a delightful treat for mothers day! Would love to try some if I may:) Happy Mother's Day, albeit a little late:P

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  29. Rosana13 May 2013 at 01:22

    Que ricos Gloria! a tu mamá le habran encantado. Tendre que probar a hacerlos se ven deliciosos. Me alegra que tu y Esperanza esteis mejor, cuidate mucho. Besos

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  30. Federica13 May 2013 at 01:35

    Golosissime queste ciliegie al cioccolato. Un pensiero dolcissimo per la mamma. Un bacio, buona settimana

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  31. Beth13 May 2013 at 05:58

    What a lovely treat for mothers, or anyone else!

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  32. Anonymous13 May 2013 at 08:37

    I hope you had a beautiful Mother's Day with your mom, Gloria. You both deserve it!

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  33. Pam13 May 2013 at 11:10

    I could eat way too many of those beauties! They look fantastic.

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  34. Az13 May 2013 at 17:24

    Happy belated Mother's Day Gloria. You're a fantastic woman, and I imagine, an even better Mother :)

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  35. A Cuban In London13 May 2013 at 17:29

    Feliz Dia de las Madres (atrasado)! Espero que la hayas pasado muy bien.

    Saludos desde Londres.

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  36. Rosita13 May 2013 at 19:39

    Tú, haciendo aún más deliciosas las cerezas... Seguro que a tu madre le encantaron.
    Espero que lo pasarais muy bien, y que la salud acompañase.
    BESOOOS, amiga.

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  37. Alessandra13 May 2013 at 20:56

    Lucky your Mum with these yummy boozy cherries! And happy Mother's Day to you too, I hope that the Twins spoiled you with attentions! :-)

    Ciao
    Alessandra

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  38. Coffee and Crumpets13 May 2013 at 21:07

    Hi Gloria, these are perfect for Mother's Day! I hope your Mum enjoyed the chocolates. Thank you for stopping by my website and leaving a comment!

    Nazneen

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  39. Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina13 May 2013 at 23:13

    I hope that you also had a most Happy Mother's Day Gloria! My grandmother just loved these cherries! You have brought back wonderful memories of her with this post! Grazie, Roz

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    1. Gloria Baker14 May 2013 at 19:31

      Thanks Roz always cherry liqueur chocolates are the favorites of my Mom:)

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  40. Juliana14 May 2013 at 00:01

    Oh Gloria, so sweet of you making something so special for your mom...and thanks for the recipe...looks delicious these cherries covered with chocolate and brandy.
    Hope you had a great Mother's Day and a wonderful week :)

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    1. Gloria Baker14 May 2013 at 19:32

      Thanks Jukiana these are really delicious and easy!!

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  41. Finla14 May 2013 at 04:10

    I want atleast a dozen of these cherries.

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  42. Barbara14 May 2013 at 06:52

    Those cherries are adorable, Gloria. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  43. Joanne14 May 2013 at 07:11

    These are such fun little bite-sized treats!

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  44. Ygraine14 May 2013 at 09:57

    These little bites are scrumptious, Gloria!
    Thank you so much xxx

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  45. Valerie Harrison (bellini)14 May 2013 at 17:41

    I hope you had a fantastic Mothers Day Gloria!! These are special treats for all the wonderful women in our lives.

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  46. SavoringTime in the Kitchen14 May 2013 at 21:33

    I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day, Gloria. These cherries remind me so much if my mother too - she loved them!

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  47. Gloria Baker14 May 2013 at 21:38

    Thanks Susan, I can see almost all the mothers love cherry liqueur chocolates!!:)

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  48. The Happy Whisk15 May 2013 at 10:25

    I want to eat those, too. So yummy.

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  49. Federica Simoni15 May 2013 at 11:22

    che idea deliziosa!!!!!!!baciiiiiiiiiiii

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  50. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry Sauce21 May 2013 at 05:46

    Beautiful homemade gift for Mother's Day!

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