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Cherries in White Chocolate

A delightful combination of tart cherries and creamy white chocolate, perfect for desserts, treats, and gifts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, German
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For White Chocolate-Covered Cherries
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries Drained and patted dry
  • 8 oz white chocolate High-quality for melting
For Boozy Variations (Optional)
  • 1 cup bourbon For soaking cherries overnight
For Muffin Preparation
  • 2 cups flour All-purpose
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup butter Melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
For Cake Preparation (Donauwelle)
  • 1 cup sour cherries Pitted
  • 1 cup buttercream With melted white chocolate
  • 1 cup chocolate glaze

Method
 

Preparation for White Chocolate-Covered Cherries
  1. Drain maraschino cherries and pat them dry.
  2. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  3. Dip each cherry into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
  4. Place dipped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
Preparation for Muffins
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently.
  5. Fold in dried cherries and white chocolate chips.
  6. Spoon batter into a lined muffin tin and bake until golden brown.
Preparation for Donauwelle Cake
  1. Prepare plain and chocolate pound cake batter, layering with sour cherries.
  2. Bake until done and top with buttercream containing melted white chocolate.
  3. Finish with a layer of chocolate glaze.

Notes

Using high-quality white chocolate enhances flavor. For variation, consider adding a drizzle of dark chocolate or rolling cherries in nuts before coating.