Chocolate-Dipped Cherries

• 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 24 large fresh cherries with stems

1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. Place chocolate in top of double boiler set over barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of pan to touch water); stir until melted and smooth.
3. Remove chocolate from over water.
4. Holding cherry stem, dip 1 cherry halfway into chocolate.
5. Place cherry, chocolate side down, on prepared sheet.
6. Repeat with remaining cherries and chocolate.
7. Chill until chocolate is firm, at least 15 minutes.
8. (Can be made 2 days ahead.
9. Keep chilled.)

bittersweet, fresh cherries

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chocolate-dipped-cherries-101675 (may not work)