Chocolate Covered Cherries: History, Benefits, and Buying Tips
History of Chocolate Covered Cherries
Origin and Evolution
Chocolate-covered cherries date back to the 18th century in Europe. Initially, confectioners used preserved cherries and coated them with layers of hardened sugar. By the 19th century, with the invention of chocolate molds, chocolate gained popularity as a coating. Confectioners experimented by combining cherries and chocolate, creating a