Yield: 24 Cherries
Drunken Cherries in Amaretto
Drunken Cherries in Amaretto are a gorgeous, indulgent treat! Boozy maraschino cherries are soaked in amaretto liqueur, and then dipped in white chocolate and almonds.
Ingredients
- 10 oz jar maraschino cherries with stems
- 8 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
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Instructions
- Drain the maraschino cherries. Return to jar and pour in amaretto, making sure to fully cover the cherries.
- Seal jar and let sit for 12 hours or overnight.
- Drain the cherries. Transfer to a few sheets of paper towel and pat gently to dry.
- Melt the white chocolate. Dip each cherry into white chocolate, ¾ of the way, then roll in sliced almonds.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate is set.
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Notes
Storage: Store the dipped cherries in the fridge for up to 2 days, but I think they are best within the first 12 hours. If cherries are not dipped in chocolate, they can be stored in the amaretto, in the fridge, for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 200kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 16mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g