In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, honey, and lemon juice.
1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
Remove from heat and let the cherry mixture cool completely.
Place the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (double boiler).
1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher), 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Stir the chocolate mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Drop small spoonfuls of the cherry filling onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it chill for 10 minutes. Dip each cherry filling bite into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen, 1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
Place the chocolate-covered cherries back on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
Pinch sea salt
Refrigerate the Cherry Chocolate Kisses for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Enjoy your homemade Cherry Chocolate Kisses directly from the refrigerator.
