Chocolate-dipped champagne cherries are a playful, elegant treat perfect for summer gatherings, a little self-care indulgence, or a romantic night in. These boozy cherries are soaked in champagne, dipped in chocolate, and finished with sprinkles or praline for a simple dessert that looks and tastes special.
Cherry season is fleeting, so if you can, pit and preserve extra cherries for smoothies, ice cream, or baking later in the year. Frozen cherries are excellent in frozen desserts, and dehydrating some for cherry powder is a great way to add natural color and fruit flavor to cookies, macarons, and other pastries. But for now, when the weather’s warm and the oven stays off, these no-bake champagne cherries are an easy, delightful option: wash, pit, soak, dip, decorate, and enjoy.
Chocolate Dipped Champagne Cherries
Ingredients
- 1 cup champagne or another alcoholic beverage of your choice
- 2 dozen fresh cherries pitted, stems intact
- 1 cup pre-crystallized dark chocolate milk or white chocolate also work
- sprinkles praline or jimmies for decoration
Method
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Pit the cherries, keeping the stems attached.
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Place cherries in a bowl with the champagne and let them soak for about 30 minutes so they absorb some flavor.
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Remove cherries from the champagne and set them on a rack to drain off excess liquid.
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Dip each cherry into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, then place on parchment paper to set.
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If you want sprinkles or praline, add them immediately after coating while the chocolate is still wet.
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Allow the chocolate to fully set before serving.
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Serve and enjoy.
