Ingredients
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- Fresh cherries with stems
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- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
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- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
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- Wash and Dry the Cherries
Begin by washing the cherries thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring there is no moisture left as it can affect the chocolate coating.
- Wash and Dry the Cherries
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- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
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- Dip the Cherries
Hold each cherry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off back into the bowl.
- Dip the Cherries
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- Arrange on a Baking Sheet
Place the chocolate-dipped cherries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking.
- Arrange on a Baking Sheet
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- Add a Touch of Salt
If desired, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the dipped cherries to enhance the flavor contrast between the sweet and salty.
- Add a Touch of Salt
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- Refrigerate
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Refrigerate
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 0.5g