# What Goes In:
→ Cherries
01 - 24 fresh, firm cherries with stems, pitted or high-quality maraschino cherries, well-drained
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Garnishes (optional)
04 - 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
05 - 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
06 - 2 tbsp white chocolate, melted for drizzling
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and dry cherries thoroughly. Pit fresh cherries carefully while keeping stems intact.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
03 - In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Hold each cherry by the stem and dip into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place dipped cherries on the prepared sheet.
05 - Sprinkle some cherries with chopped pistachios or desiccated coconut before chocolate sets.
06 - Continue coating all cherries. Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over bites for decoration.
07 - Refrigerate coated cherries for 20 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
08 - Arrange chocolate-covered cherries in a pyramid on a serving platter: base layer of 9 cherries, then 7, 5, 3, and one on top.
09 - Serve immediately or store chilled for up to 2 days.
