Cherry Mash Truffles

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Alright—these are old-school candy-counter magic 🍒🍫
Sweet cherry centers, creamy and soft, wrapped in rich chocolate. The kind of treat people swear they remember from “back then,” even if they can’t place where.

Here’s your big, nostalgic, story-style Cherry Mash Truffles recipe, just like you asked.

🍒🍫 Cherry Mash Truffles

Creamy cherry centers coated in smooth chocolate—sweet, rich, and impossible to eat just one.

✨ Introduction

Cherry Mash Truffles are the kind of candy that feels like a memory.
Bright cherry flavor, buttery sweetness, and a soft center that melts before the chocolate even has time to crack. They’re homemade comfort dressed up like a confectionery classic.

You don’t rush these.
You savor them.

🧺 Ingredients

For the Cherry Filling

  • 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Coating

  • 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth dipping)

🥄 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cherries

Drain cherries well and pat dry. Chop finely—this ensures smooth, creamy centers.

2. Make the Filling

Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Fold in chopped cherries gently.

3. Chill

Refrigerate mixture for 30–45 minutes, until firm enough to roll.

4. Shape

Roll filling into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Chill again for 20 minutes.

🍫 Chocolate Coating

5. Melt Chocolate

Melt chocolate with coconut oil gently over a double boiler or microwave in short bursts.

6. Dip

Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate, tapping off excess. Place back on parchment.

7. Set

Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm.

🔥 Methods (Why These Work)

  • Finely chopped cherries distribute flavor evenly
  • Butter-based filling creates a melt-in-the-mouth texture
  • Chilling in stages ensures clean dipping
  • Coconut oil keeps chocolate glossy and smooth

📜 History

Cherry Mash candies date back to early 20th-century American confectionery, when chocolate-covered fruit centers were a luxury treat. Home bakers recreated them for holidays, gifting tins, and special occasions.

These truffles honor that tradition—simple, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying.

🧩 Formation (Texture & Flavor)

  • Center: soft, creamy, cherry-sweet
  • Shell: smooth chocolate snap
  • Flavor: bright cherry balanced by rich cocoa
  • Finish: indulgent but not heavy

💛 Lovers Say

  • “They taste like old candy shops.”
  • “Perfect for gifting.”
  • “Sweet but not too sweet.”
  • “I hid some for myself.”

🔁 Methods Loved by Bakers

  • Add a drop of almond extract for depth
  • Roll centers in cocoa before dipping
  • Drizzle with white chocolate
  • Store chilled for clean bites

🥰 Lovers of Cherry Mash Truffles

Perfect for:

  • Holiday platters
  • Homemade candy gifts
  • Cherry-chocolate fans
  • Anyone who loves classic confections

🌼 Conclusion

Cherry Mash Truffles are more than candy—they’re comfort wrapped in chocolate.
Simple, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying, they’re the kind of treat people remember long after the last one is gone.

If you want, I can:

  • Rewrite this for a Facebook viral post
  • Convert it to grams
  • Make a no-bake shortcut version
  • Create a white chocolate variation

Just tell me 🍒🍫

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