Mini Chocolate Cherry Bites

A super easy desert found in a Rachael Ray book. like biting into a chocolate covered cherry, only better. Cooking time includes chilling time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup  sugar-free cherry jam
•  spray  whipped cream

Directions

1. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Put the chocolate and milk into a heat safe bowl and place over a pot of gently simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in the pecans until well mixed.
4. Put a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into 8 portions of the muffin tin. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, lightly press the mixture into the sides and the bottom of each portion creating a cup shape.
5. Chill 15 minutes.
6. Once chilled, use a thin butter knife or icing spatula to release the chocolate cups from the tin. Place them on a serving platter and fill each cup with a tablespoon of the jam.
7. Top each with a spritz of whipped cream.