Happy National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day ! ! ! 

🍬 🍫 🍒 🍬 🍫 🍒 🍬 🍫 🍒 🍬 🍫 🍒 🍬 🍫 🍒

A Brief History:
Origination: In the 1700’s, England saw the introduction of cherries encased in chocolate, accompanied by a small amount of kirsch liqueur. Upon their arrival in the United States, these chocolate-covered cherries, infused with a hint of alcoholic cordial, became a popular treat among Americans. While the original recipe featured the liqueur, contemporary versions of chocolate-covered cherries are typically prepared using a sugar syrup infused with cherry flavor. The cherries, having been pitted, are cooked in this syrup and subsequently jarred.

34096 Christmas Present from Pat Hunt. courtesy of Openverse

Putting the Chocolate on Top of The Cherry: Chocolate-covered cherry enthusiasts are well aware of the challenge of consuming merely one of these confections. Candy artisans skillfully blend these two beloved flavors into a single delectable delicacy, resulting in an irresistible creation. Frequently, these candies feature a sweet liquid core, and in certain instances, they may contain a liqueur filling.

Cordials: Chocolate-covered cherries, often referred to as chocolate cordials, can be purchased from stores or prepared at home. Numerous recipes exist that replicate the delightful taste of this cherished confection. Regardless of the method of preparation, they are widely recognized as a delightful treat during the mid-winter season.

Other Holidays to Celebrate a Chocolate Covered Cherry: There are several holidays, especially Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day where giving a heart filled with chocolate covered cherries is just dandy with candy! What a way to express the love and affection a relationship means!

What is a Chocolate Covered Cherry? A chocolate-covered cherry is a confectionery item created by enveloping a cherry in a layer of chocolate. Various types of cherries can be utilized, such as maraschino, candied, or dried varieties. The chocolate coating may consist of milk, dark, or white chocolate. Homemade chocolate-covered cherries can be prepared by encasing the cherries in fondant before immersing them in chocolate. Fondant is a dense mixture composed of powdered sugar, butter, cherry syrup, and almond extract. To wrap the cherries in fondant, one can use parchment paper, cooking spray, and paper towels to ensure they are adequately dried. Notable brands that offer chocolate-covered cherries include Cella’s, Brach’s, Queen Anne’s (World’s Finest Chocolate), and Marich Confectionery. 

chocolate covered cherry courtesy of Openverse

The Yearly Holiday: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day is a cherished occasion celebrated by people who love them, and started by the National Confectioners Association. Additionally, this day is celebrated during various holidays throughout the year.

Celebrated: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day is celebrated on January 3^rd every year!

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

The Process of Manufacture of a Chocolate Covered Cherry: Cherries are coated in chocolate through various techniques employed by manufacturers. Two prominent methods include:

• Shell molding: In this process, chocolate is poured into a mold. Once it solidifies, the cherry along with its syrup is introduced. A further layer of chocolate is then poured over the opening to encapsulate the cherry and syrup within.
• Enrobing: This technique involves pouring chocolate over the cherry to achieve an even coating.

Queen Anne Cordial Cherries courtesy of Openverse

The Evolution of Chocolate Covered Cherries:

The Present:
This year, people all over the world, including the U.S. are enjoying their chocolate covered cherry, especially covering a delicious treat–every day!

The Future:
Let’s give thanks and enjoy our chocolate covered cherries this whole great year and in the years to come. . .

FREEBIES & DEALS For Chocolate Covered Cherry Day:
🍒 FREE: Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: Fonts
🍫 FREE:Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: Crafts + Printable
🍒FREE: Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: Sheet music
🍫 CHEAP: Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: Ideas, Crafts & Worksheets
🍒FREE: National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day: AT “Hey It’s Free”

Hashtags:
#HappyChocolateCoveredCherryDay #ChocolateCovered #NationalChocolateCoveredCherryDay #Chocolate #MilkChocolate#ChocolateCoveredCherryDay #WhiteChocolate #DarkChocolate #SemisweetChocolate #BittersweetChocolate #UnsweetenedChocolate #BakingChocolate #Cocoa #CocoaPowder #SweetGermanChocolate #Cacao #ChocolateLover #GourmetChocolate #ChocolateTime #StandardChocolate #Dessert #Food #Foodie #Party #Snack #Snacks #Yummy #Food #Baking #HomeBaker #Delicious #Sweet #SoSweet

Cordial cherries courtesy of Openverse

National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day