Cherry Candies
Description
A recipe for true sweet lovers. If you have a little free time and want to surprise your guests with homemade candies, go for it! There's nothing complicated about the cooking process.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, you need to prepare the cherries. To do this, make a syrup: mix water and brown sugar, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Add the amaretto. Add the berries to the syrup and gently simmer them. Set aside and let cool.
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Step 2
The next step is preparing the base for our candies. Chop the chocolate into pieces. Melt half of the chocolate. We'll melt the chocolate using a double boiler, so prepare it and place 150 g of chocolate inside.
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Step 3
For the candies, we will need molds. Using a brush, generously coat them with the resulting chocolate mixture. Let the chocolate harden. You can also use foil to help shape the candies.
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Step 4
Remove the cherries from the amaretto and place them in a sieve to drain off excess liquid. Cut the cherries in half. Meanwhile, melt another 100 g of chocolate. Mix it with butter and amaretto. Add powdered sugar and almond flour. Using a piping bag, fill the bottom of each candy with the cream, place a cherry on top of the cream. Fill the remaining space with more cream. Smooth the surface of the candy.
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Step 5
And finally, the last step: melt the chocolate again. Spread it over the candies. Decorate with almond flakes and powdered sugar. You can use white chocolate and sprinkles for variety.