Description
These adorable white chocolate skulls hide a sweet cherry surprise inside – the perfect spooky-chic treat that’s hauntingly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) high-quality white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate bars
- 1 tbsp (15ml) refined coconut oil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food-safe edible pearl dust or luster dust (optional)
- 1 cup (250g) cherry preserves or jam
- 2 tbsp (30ml) cherry liqueur or kirsch (optional)
- 1/4 cup (50g) dried cherries, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Silicone skull molds
- Food-safe paintbrush
Instructions
- Combine cherry preserves, dried cherries, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, add almond extract and liqueur if using. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
- Melt two-thirds of white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals until reaches 105°F. Add remaining chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth and cooled to 88°F.
- Brush a thin layer of white chocolate into chilled skull molds. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add a second layer, fill cavities 1/3 full, then turn upside down to drain excess, creating hollow shells. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Spoon cooled cherry filling into each shell, filling about 3/4 full.
- Reheat remaining white chocolate if needed. Spread over the open back of each skull to seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
- Carefully unmold skulls by gently flexing the silicone. Decorate with edible dust if desired.
- Store in a cool place. Let come to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.