Chocolate Cherry Truffles

• 1 cup finely chopped dried cherries
• 1/4 cup cherry brandy
• 11 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon cherry extract
• 4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• Melted dark, milk and white chocolate and pearl dust

1. In a small bowl, combine cherries and brandy; cover and let soak for 1 hour or until cherries are softened.
2. Place dark chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in extract and soaked cherries with liquid. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
3. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on
4. ; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip half of the balls into milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
6. Melt dark chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls into dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Drizzle with melted chocolate and decorate with pearl dust as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-cherry-truffles/ (may not work)