Chocolate Covered Cherry Pops

Chocolate Covered Cherry Pops
165 min.
28
304kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Covered Cherry Pops, a dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the tartness of maraschino cherries. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply as a treat for yourself, these pops are sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 165 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that looks as good as it tastes.

The base of these pops is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake, which is crumbled and mixed with creamy frosting to form the perfect cake ball. Each ball is then lovingly wrapped around a juicy cherry, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. The final touch is a luscious coating of chocolate-flavored candy, making these pops not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just want to add a touch of sweetness to your day, these Chocolate Covered Cherry Pops are a fantastic choice. They are easy to make and can be customized with colorful sugar crystals for an extra pop of fun. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box vanilla cake donut holes 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
  • 28  maraschino cherries 
  • 16 oz candy coating disks chopped
  • 28  you will also need: parchment paper 
  • large weight cream cheese white
  • tablespoons evaporated cane juice red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • microwave
  • lollipop sticks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely.
  2. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl.
  3. Add frosting; mix well. Shape into 28 (1 1/2-inch) balls, placing cherry in center of each and covering cherry completely.
  4. Place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm. When cake balls are firm, transfer to refrigerator.
  5. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second increments, until melted; stir until smooth.
  6. Remove several cake balls from refrigerator at a time. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick about 1/2 inch into melted candy and insert stick into 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Dip each cake ball into melted candy to cover; tap off excess. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block.
  7. Sprinkle cake ball with sugar crystals.
  8. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat25%
Carbs69.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.54
Glycemic Load
4.73
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.4178261160851%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:303.89kcal
15.19%
Fat:8.31g
12.78%
Saturated Fat:5.57g
34.84%
Carbohydrates:52.2g
17.4%
Net Carbohydrates:51.5g
18.73%
Sugar:32.84g
36.49%
Cholesterol:2.68mg
0.89%
Sodium:328mg
14.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.9g
7.8%
Phosphorus:122.89mg
12.29%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.72%
Selenium:7.37µg
10.53%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.57%
Folate:33.39µg
8.35%
Calcium:80.88mg
8.09%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.05%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.63%
Iron:1.06mg
5.9%
Fiber:0.71g
2.82%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.75%
Copper:0.05mg
2.65%
Vitamin K:2.7µg
2.57%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.43%
Magnesium:7.97mg
1.99%
Potassium:56.32mg
1.61%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.38%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.34%