Cherry Mash Recipe
Discover the perfect cherry mash recipe: a delicious, easy-to-make treat that combines cherries, chocolate, and nuts for a delightful dessert.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet with parchment paper
- Double boiler or microwave for melting chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries drained
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup Condensed milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter
- 2 cups Milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup Chopped peanuts
Instructions
Cherry Filling
- Finely chop the maraschino cherries. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in condensed milk and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
Chocolate Layer
- Melt the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter together. You can use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
Assembly
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spoon small rounds of the chocolate mixture. Top each with a spoonful of cherry filling, then sprinkle chopped peanuts over the cherry layer.
- Drizzle or cover with remaining chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until set, about 1-2 hours.