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Chocolate Covered Cherries (Keto/Gluten Free)

One of my mother's Christmas candy recipes made low carb!
Course Keto
Servings 17
Calories 51kcal
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 17 maraschino cherries drained and dried
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • 3 Tbsp. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. Stevia
  • 1/2 c. Swerve Confectioners
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 servings Lily's Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips (120 chips)
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil

Instructions

  • Place 17 cherries on a double layer paper towel to drain.  Blot dry with another paper towel before using.
  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper, set aside.  
  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer combine butter and cream cheese.
  • Gradually add salt, Stevia, and Confectioners Swerve, and protein powder and mix until well blended.  
  • Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Scoop fondant using a small scoop or spoon, making 17 evenly sized balls and place on wax lined baking sheet.  Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.  
  • Remove a few fondant balls at a time and cover each cherry with one ball.  Return to the refrigerator onto the wax paper.
  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave 30 seconds.  Stir.  If the chips have melted most of the way continue stirring until completely melted.  You may need to microwave a few more seconds to get them to this stage.
  • Remove the pan of cherries from the refrigerator.  Using a small spoon, drizzle the cherries with melted chocolate.  Return to the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.  

Notes

For 1 chocolate covered cherry:  Net carbs = 3 g; Fat = 4 g; Protein = 1 g; Calories = 51