Stuffed Cherries Dipped In Chocolate

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh dark sweet cherries with stems
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons ground hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 cups white baking chips
• 12 teaspoons shortening, divided
• 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. Pit cherries through the sides, leaving stems intact. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in hazelnuts and syrup. Pipe into cherries.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt vanilla chips and 5 teaspoons shortening at 70% power. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. In another bowl, repeat with milk chocolate chips and 3-1/2 teaspoons shortening. Repeat with semisweet chips and remaining shortening.
3. Holding stems, dip a third of the stuffed cherries into melted white chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Repeat with remaining cherries and milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate. Dip the white-coated cherries a second time to completely cover; let stand until set.
4. Reheat remaining melted chocolate if necessary. Drizzle white chocolate over cherries dipped in milk or semisweet chocolate. Drizzle milk or semisweet chocolate over white chocolate-dipped cherries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-cherries-dipped-in-chocolate/ (may not work)