Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Truffles, a delightful treat combining rich, fudgy brownies with sweet maraschino cherries, cherry cream cheese frosting, and a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for parties or as a luxurious dessert, these truffles offer a burst of cherry flavor with every bite and a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate shell.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 13 x 9 inch pan of brownies (homemade or boxed mix)
Filling and Frosting
- 10-12 oz maraschino cherries, stems removed
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cherry cream cheese frosting
- 6 oz softened cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Milk, half & half, or heavy whipping cream as needed
Chocolate Coating
- 14-16 oz melting wafers or chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Bake a 13 x 9 inch pan of brownies using your favorite recipe or a boxed mix. Allow the brownies to cool completely before proceeding.
- Break Brownies: Using a spoon and your hands, break the cooled brownies into very small pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Mix with Frosting: Add the cherry cream cheese frosting to the brownie pieces. Mix thoroughly until the texture is consistent and pliable enough to form balls.
- Form Truffle Balls: Take about 1 tablespoon of the brownie mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Place one de-stemmed maraschino cherry in the center and carefully form the brownie mixture around the cherry, shaping it into a ball.
- Chill Balls: Place each formed ball onto parchment paper. Once all are formed, refrigerate the balls for 1 hour to allow them to harden.
- Melt Chocolate: Prior to removing the balls from the fridge, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Truffles: Remove the balls from the refrigerator and gently re-roll each to perfect their round shape. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Lift it out and allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set Coating: Place the coated truffles onto clean parchment paper or aluminum foil. Let them cool and harden, about 5-10 minutes, until the chocolate shell is set.
Notes
- Use cherries without stems for easier truffle formation.
- Adjust the amount of cherry cream cheese frosting to achieve a consistency that holds together well without being too sticky.
- If the chocolate coating thickens, gently reheat in short increments to maintain a smooth texture for dipping.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh for up to one week.
- For added texture, consider rolling the truffles in crushed nuts or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes (brownie baking time may vary based on recipe or mix)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
