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    Home » Chocolate

    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cups

    Published: Feb 10, 2023 by Mariah Mandile

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    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cups are the perfect bite sized treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! They have a delicious soft and gooey cherry center that's naturally sweetened with honey.

    Chocolate cherry cup broken in half.

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    Why I love this recipe

    • Allergy Friendly - Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free!
    • Healthy Candy Alternative
    • Lower in sugar - Naturally sweetened with honey.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out for dark chocolate cherry cups.
    • Cherries - Make sure you remove the pit before roughly chopping. If you don't have fresh cherries, frozen cherries will work too!
    • Honey - You can also swap for maple syrup.
    • Salt - Just a pinch helps to bring out the flavor.
    • Dark Chocolate - My favorite dairy-free and soy-free chocolate brands are Pascha and Hu Kitchen. If you don't have chocolate chips, a chocolate bar will work too!
    • Coconut Oil - A small amount of coconut oil mixed with the melted chocolate helps to give it a smooth consistency.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Pit Cherries

    Start by pitting cherries then place them on a cutting board.

    Cherries on a cutting board.

    Step 2: Roughly Chop Cherries

    Next, roughly chop the cherries.

    Chopped cherries on a cutting board.

    Step 3: Cook Cherries

    Add the chopped cherries, honey, and salt into a small skillet. Let simmer for 20 minutes covered. (Stirring occasionally.) Once it's done cooking, set aside to cool.

    Cherries in a skillet.
    Cooked cherries in a skillet.

    Step 4: Melt Chocolate

    Next, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments until the chocolate is smooth.

    Melted chocolate in a small bowl.

    Step 5: Fill Candy Molds

    Add a small amount of chocolate into each candy mold followed by cherry filling. Top each candy mold with more chocolate. Freeze the candies for 4-6 hours.

    Chocolate in candy mold.
    Chocolate and cherry filling in candy mold.
    Chocolate cherry cups in candy mold.

    Step 6: Remove from Candy Mold

    Once they have set, pop them out and top with an extra drizzle of chocolate and flaky sea salt. Place in an airtight container until you're ready to serve!

    Chocolate cherry cups with flaky sea salt on top.

    Expert Tips

    • If you don't have a silicone candy mold, you can also use mini muffin liners! (Make sure they're non-stick.)
    • Let the candy set for at least 4 hours so they do not fall apart when you try removing them from the mold.
    • If you use frozen cherries, let them defrost for a bit so it's easier to chop. (And drain any excess water.)
    • Top with flaky sea salt and an extra drizzle of dark or white chocolate!
    • To save on time, use a cherry pitter!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftover Chocolate Cherry Cups should be stored in the freezer in an airtight container.

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    Chocolate cherry cup broken in half.

    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cups

    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cups are the perfect bite sized treat for Valentine's Day or any special occasion! They have a delicious soft and gooey cherry center that's naturally sweetened with honey.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 113 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Candy Mold

    Ingredients
      

    Cherry Filling

    • 1+½ Cups Cherries You can use fresh or frozen!
    • 2 Tablespoons Honey
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Chocolate Layer

    • 1+½ Cups Dark Chocolate
    • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Cherry Filling

    • Start by pitting cherries then place them on a cutting board.
    • Next, roughly chop the cherries.
    • Add the chopped cherries, honey, and salt into a small skillet. Let simmer for 20 minutes covered. (Stirring occasionally.) Once it's done cooking, set aside to cool.

    Filling the Candy Molds

    • Next, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments until the chocolate is smooth.
    • Add a small amount of chocolate into each candy mold followed by cherry filling. Top each candy mold with more chocolate. Freeze the candies for 4-6 hours.
    • Once they have set, pop them out and place in an airtight container until you're ready to serve!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • If you don't have a silicone candy mold, you can also use mini muffin liners! (Make sure they're non-stick.)
    • Let the candy set for at least 4 hours so they do not fall apart when you try removing them from the mold.
    • If you use frozen cherries, let them defrost for a bit so it's easier to chop. (And drain any excess water.)
    • Top with flaky sea salt and an extra drizzle of dark or white chocolate!
    • To save on time, use a cherry pitter!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftover Chocolate Cherry Cups should be stored in the freezer in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.3mg
    Keywords cherry chocolate candy, dark chocolate cherry cups
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