Cherry Pom Poms (Truffles)

These are an essential for the truffle plate at Christmas. They take minutes to make and look great. Dipping in dark chocolate and then drizzling white chocolate over the top looks divine. You could also use red/green sprinkles for that festive touch.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 18 truffles

Ingredients

• 50  g  red  glace cherries
• 1⁄3 cup  condensed milk
• 2  cups coconut
• 2  teaspoons  cherry flavored liqueur or 2  teaspoons  cherry extract
• 220  g dark chocolate or 220  g chocolate, of choice

Directions

1. Process the first 4 ingredients in a food processor until combined. Refrigerate for approx 30 minutes.
2. Melt chocolate in a heavy pot over low heat or in a microwave; remove from heat.
3. Place cold truffle on skewer or dipping fork, and swirl in chocolate to coat or dip 1/2 only of the truffle in the chocolate mixture.
4. Place on wax or parchment paper to set.