Making Chocolate Cherry Cordials

There are many ways to make chocolates. In fact, there has been a return to chocolate making. The advent of the industrial revolution saw to it that hand made chocolates almost disappeared. Making chocolate by hand was time consuming and machinery was developed to churn out chocolate confectionery because there was such a high demand for it. In recent years there has been a reversal of this trend. Consumers have become very quality conscious. There is also once again a high regard for hand made goods of any kind and this includes chocolates.

Many people enjoy the mass produced chocolate cherry cordials sold on the market. However, it is possible to make them at home if you have the time. If you find a recipe that is not too complicated and others enjoy then you could make and sell chocolate candies. You will never have a shortage of customers. Selling your own hand made chocolates is an excellent way to start a home business. Chocolate Cherry Cordials are a favorite for special occasions. This is an easy but impressive recipe that is suited to special occasions.

Chocolate Cherry Cordials

It is important to note that when you make chocolate cherry cordials you must keep them in the refrigerator for one to two weeks before consumption. These chocolates are delicious and worth the wait. They are so delicious and pretty and they make excellent gifts.

Drain 60 Maraschino cherries. Boil ¼ cup of the cherry juice in saucepan.

Remove from heat and add ½ cup amaretto.

Stir in cherries and leave overnight.

Remove cherries and drain on paper towel. Leave for 3 hrs to drain.

Microwave 3tbsp butter in micro bowel for 30 secs to soften.

Place soft butter and 3tbsp corn syrup in mixing bowel. Stir well. Add 2 cups confectioner's sugar and knead till smooth. If too soft put in refrigerator. When chilled knead like bread dough.

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Shape half sugar dough around each maraschino cherry. Put upright cherries on baking sheet. Put in refrigerator to chill. It takes one to two hours for cherries to get firm.

Melt chocolate for dipping according to package instructions. Hold cherry stem and dip. Coat completely to seal and stop juice dripping out.

Put stem up on lined baking sheet. Chill for three to four hours.

Put coated cherries in plastic container with airtight lid. Keep in refrigerator for one to two weeks. Centers must soften.

It is very easy to make Chocolate Cherry Cordials. When they are set in chocolate the cherries look very elegant with their long stems. If you want to serve them at a special occasion then use different dipping chocolate. Dip some in white chocolate, some in dark chocolate and some in milk chocolate. When served this way they look spectacular and your guests will be most impressed. You could serve them on a silver tray for a formal touch or you could place the cherries in a glass bowel for a more contemporary feel.