Indulge your dark side with these decadent Dark Chocolate Skulls filled with a gory cherry center. Perfect for Gothic-themed gatherings, Halloween parties, or simply when you crave a dramatic treat, these chocolates are as delicious as they are striking. The rich, bittersweet chocolate perfectly complements the sweet and slightly tart cherry filling, creating a dessert that’s both visually stunning and utterly irresistible. Whether you’re making them to impress guests or just to satisfy your own chocolate cravings, these skull-shaped delights are sure to become a favorite. Easy to make yet impressive in presentation, they’re a must-try for any chocolate lover with a flair for the macabre.
Ingredients
8 oz Dark Chocolate (70-85% cocoa) (1376 calories)
1 cup Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries, pitted (77 calories)
2 tbsp Cherry Preserves (100 calories)
2 tbsp Heavy Cream (100 calories)
1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (102 calories)
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate: In a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate until smooth. Spoon a small amount into each skull mold, using a brush to coat the sides evenly. Freeze for 5 minutes.
Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, cherry preserves, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat until the cherries are soft and the mixture is slightly thickened. Let cool.
Fill the Molds: Add a small spoonful of the cherry mixture into each chocolate-lined mold. Cover the filling with more melted chocolate to seal the skulls. Freeze again for 10 minutes or until fully set.
Unmold and Serve: Carefully remove the chocolates from the molds. Store in a cool place until ready to serve.
This recipe is approximately 1755 calories and seservings depend on the size of your mold. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 35 minutes.
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