Chocolate Marzipan Cherries

A community recipe by Konstant Kraver

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

All those who love marzipan say "AYE"!! I got this recipe from one my recipe books a collection that seems to be growing everyday, not that I am complaining It may seem a little sad, but to me there is nothing quite like curling up in bed at the end of the day with a good recipe book. With these little gems when you take them out of the fridge to do the chocolate drizzle over them be quick because they will start to sweat a little bit and then as soon as you are done back into the fridge they go until time to wolf them down. I made these for my best friend who just aced her exams and I do believe she quite enjoyed them!

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Metric Cups

12 glace cherries
2 tablespoons rum (or brandy)
250 grams marzipan
15 grams plain chocolate
chocolate (extra to decorate)

12 candied cherries
2 tablespoons rum (or brandy)
9 ounces marzipan
1 ounce plain chocolate
chocolate (extra to decorate)

Method

Chocolate Marzipan Cherries is a community recipe submitted by Konstant Kraver and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Line a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper.

Cut the cherries in half and place in a small bowl. Add the rum or brandy and stir to coat. Leave the cherries to soak for at least an hour stirring occasionally.

Divide the marzipan into 24 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Press half the cherry into the top of each marzipan ball.

Break the chocolate into pieces, place in a bowl and set over a saucepan. Stir until it has melted.