Chocolate Cherry Christmas Recipes

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CHOCOLATE & CHERRY CHRISTMAS PUDDING



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A twist on the classic Christmas pudding, our cherry version is served with silky dark chocolate, a rich brandy sauce and a dollop of double cream

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

200g frozen dark sweet cherries defrosted, plus extra cherries, left whole, to decorate the pudding
1 Conference pear
100g raisins
100g sultanas
100ml brandy
100g bar dark chocolate
100g unsalted butter , plus 2 tbsp for greasing
2 large eggs
50g plain flour
100g dark soft brown sugar
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tbsp cocoa powder
50g fresh breadcrumbs
100g bar dark chocolate
120ml double cream , plus extra to serve
2 tbsp golden syrup
3 tbsp brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain the cherries in a sieve over a bowl. Cut them in half. Peel the pear, then grate it coarsely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cherries, pear, the raisins, sultanas and brandy. Stir well and cover with clingfilm.
  • Heat in the microwave on high for 3 mins, then leave to cool for 5 mins to let the fruit plump up. Break the chocolate into squares while you wait.
  • Tip the chocolate and butter into the hot fruit. Stir, then leave to melt. Let it cool, uncovered, for about 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, rub 1 tbsp butter around the inside of a 1-litre pudding basin.
  • Lay two sheets of foil over each other and butter the one on top. Holding both sheets together, fold a 3cm pleat across the middle of the foil and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs together in a small bowl. Sift the flour, sugar, mixed spice and cocoa powder on top of the chocolatey fruit, then add the breadcrumbs, eggs and ¼ tsp salt.
  • Stir everything together with a wooden spoon - it will be quite a wet mixture. Tip it into the buttered basin.
  • Cover the pudding with the buttered foil (buttery-side down), and scrunch it over the edge of the basin. Tie string tightly under the lip of the basin, and make a string handle to help you lower the basin in and out of the saucepan later.
  • Trim the foil so that a frill of about 5cm is left sticking out, then tuck the frill up and under itself neatly. The aim is to keep the pudding watertight beneath.
  • Put a heatproof saucer into the very large saucepan, then put the basin on top. Pour in just-boiled water to come halfway up the basin.
  • Cover the pan and steam the pudding for 2½ hrs. Test the pudding is cooked by inserting a skewer through the foil - if there is any wet mixture, steam for 15 mins more then check again.The pan should be simmering rather than boiling hard. Top up the water levels as it cooks, if you need to.
  • To store, let the pudding cool and leave in a cool dark place to mature. Don't unwrap the foil. You can make this pudding up to two months before eating.
  • To reheat, steam in a pan for 30 mins, or microwave on medium for 5 mins. Remove the foil to microwave, covering with clingfilm instead.
  • For the sauce, break the chocolate into squares. Put all the ingredients in a small pan and heat gently, stirring, until smooth. Serve the pudding topped with any remaining cherries, the sauce and a dollop of double cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



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This is a great recipe for a christmas cookie. I make it every year for the family. My kids like the chocolate chips while the grownups prefer the maraschino cherries and coconut.

Provided by VillageMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended.
  • Add eggs and almond extract, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy; about 2 minutes.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture gradually, beating on low speed just until blended. Fold in chips, coconut and cherries.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 48.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.3

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DESSERT



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This is an easy yummy recipe I got out of a Better Homes and Gardens Kid's Cookbook when I was little. The combo of chocolate and cherries is a winner! A great recipe for kids to help with. *Time doesn't include chilling time*

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

26 chocolate wafers
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/2 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (the 4 servings size)
1 1/4 cups milk
21 ounces cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Crush up the chocolate wafers a few at a time in a big zip lock bag. **(all areas may not have chocolate wafers, it is a cookie like Oreos but without the cream, not a sandwich cookie)**.
  • Put the crushed wafers cookies into an 8x8x2 inch pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of the crumbs for later.
  • Pour the melted butter over the cookie crumbs in the pan and stir together with a fork.
  • With your hands spread the mixture evenly over the inside bottom of the pan, and press firmly to form a crust.
  • Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Put the sour cream, milk, and the dry pudding mix into a big bowl, and with an electric mixer beat on low for about a minute, until smooth (then be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for about 30 seconds).
  • Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the wafer crust.
  • Carefully spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pudding mixture, and then sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs on top.
  • Cover with clear plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or more until cold.
  • Cut up and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.-Lois Valley, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

CAKE:
1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together all cake ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over hot cake. Frosting will harden as it cools.

Nutrition Facts :

DARK CHOCOLATE AND CHERRY CHRISTMAS PUDDING



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Make and share this Dark Chocolate and Cherry Christmas Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

40 g sultanas (1 1/2 oz)
40 g currants (1 1/2 oz)
40 g raisins (1 1/2 oz)
40 g dried figs, chopped (1 1/2 oz)
60 g large glace cherries, quartered (2 1/4 oz)
1 tablespoon black treacle
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small apple, cored, peeled, grated
2 tablespoons whiskey
40 g plain flour (1 1/2 oz)
25 g molasses sugar (1 oz)
15 g cocoa powder (1/2 oz)
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon salt
85 g bitter chocolate, 70% cocoa solids, grated (3oz)
1 large egg, beaten
227 g clotted cream, to serve (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Mix together the dried fruit, treacle, olive oil, apple and whiskey and leave for at least 4 hours , or overnight if possible.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • Add the egg to the soaked fruit and mix well.
  • Finally add the dry ingredients and mix well, but do not over-mix.
  • Place the mixture in a pudding basin, 617cm (6 1/2 in) in diameter and 9cm (3 1/2 in) deep, and cover with a circle of greaseproof paper.
  • Place a large piece of foil on top of a large piece of greaseproof paper, then fold in the centre to make a pleat.
  • Place the pleated papers on top of the pudding basin and use a long piece of string to tightly tie just below the rim of the basin.
  • With an extra piece of string, tie a long loop across the top, you can use this as a handle to help lower and lift the pudding in and out of the pan.
  • Place a heatproof sauce in the bottom of a large saucepan and sit the pudding on top.
  • Fill the pan with enough boiling water to come halfway up the side of the basin, then cover with a tightly fitting lid.
  • Bring the water to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 4-5 hours.
  • Check the water every couple of hours, and add extra boiling water as necessary to maintain the water level until the pudding had cooked.
  • Serve with clotted cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 311.2, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.5, Protein 2.6

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