This dark chocolate, roasted hazelnut, and dried cherry bites recipe proves that an impressive edible treat doesn’t need to be complicated. Four ingredients, no baking, and ready in about 15 minutes.
Candy time! I’m sharing a simple candy recipe that also makes a lovely homemade gift. If you enjoy making edible presents, this one is perfect: quick, elegant, and easy to package. Even if you don’t plan to give them away, these bites are ideal for holiday snacking or last-minute hostess gifts.
If homemade gifts sound like too much effort, this recipe will change your mind. With just four ingredients and no oven, you can have a batch finished and cleaned up in 15 minutes. Place the bites in clear cellophane bags tied with ribbon for a pretty, ready-to-give treat. Fair warning: they’re so tasty and easy to make that you’ll likely try several flavor variations—if you do, come back and share which one became your favorite.
Dark Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut, and Dried Cherry Bites
20
bites
Marie Asselin
Ingredients
- 6 oz about 1 cup (170 g) bittersweet chocolate chips (70% cocoa or high-quality chocolate; use dairy-free chips if needed)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (5 ml)
- ½ cup hazelnuts, roasted, peeled, and very coarsely chopped (125 ml)
- ½ cup dried cherries, whole or coarsely chopped (125 ml)
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or carefully in the microwave at low power, stirring until smooth. Stir in the vegetable oil to loosen the chocolate for easier coating.
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Add the chopped hazelnuts and dried cherries to the melted chocolate. Fold with a spatula until the nuts and fruit are evenly coated in chocolate.
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Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate sets. Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two months. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Variations:
- Toasted almonds and dried apricots
- Macadamia nuts and dried figs
- Toasted pecans and candied orange
- Milk chocolate with 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/3 cup dried apricots, and 1/3 cup candied ginger
- White chocolate with pistachios and dried cranberries
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