Cherry Pom Poms (Truffles) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

50 g red glace cherries
1/3 cup condensed milk
2 cups coconut
2 teaspoons cherry flavored liqueur or 2 teaspoons cherry extract
220 g dark chocolate or 220 g chocolate, of choice

Preparation

Process the first 4 ingredients in a food processor until combined. Refrigerate for approx 30 minutes.
Melt chocolate in a heavy pot over low heat or in a microwave; remove from heat.
Place cold truffle on skewer or dipping fork, and swirl in chocolate to coat or dip 1/2 only of the truffle in the chocolate mixture.
Place on wax or parchment paper to set.