Firm cherries dipped in dark chocolate, topped with nuts or coconut, elegantly stacked into a pyramid.
# What You Need:
→ Cherries
01 - 24 fresh cherries, firm, stems attached and pitted (or well-drained maraschino cherries)
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Garnishes (optional)
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios
05 - 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
06 - 2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
# How To Make:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry cherries. If fresh, pit carefully while maintaining stems for dipping.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil or butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Hold each cherry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place dipped cherries on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Before chocolate sets, sprinkle some cherries with chopped pistachios or desiccated coconut as desired.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the coated cherries for decoration.
07 - Refrigerate cherries for 20 minutes until chocolate fully solidifies.
08 - Arrange chocolate-coated cherries into a pyramid on a serving platter: base layer of 9, then 7, 5, 3, finishing with 1 at the top.
09 - Serve immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
