One of my mother's Christmas candy recipes made low carb!
Course Keto
Servings 17
Calories 51kcal
Author Amye Melton
Ingredients
17maraschino cherriesdrained and dried
3Tbsp.unsalted buttersoftened
3Tbsp.cream cheesesoftened
1/4tsp.salt
1/2c.Stevia
1/2c. SwerveConfectioners
1scoopvanilla protein powder
1/2tsp.vanilla extract
2servingsLily's Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips(120 chips)
1tsp.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