Embrace the rich, indulgent flavors of Black Forest cherry with these exquisite cookies, featuring a soft cocoa-infused dough paired with a luxurious white chocolate cream and tart cherry jam. Each cookie is meticulously crafted, combining the iconic elements of a Black Forest cake into a delightful, bite-sized treat that's both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
Why You'll Love This Recipe: These cookies offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors—from the tender, chocolatey base to the creamy, smooth white chocolate filling, topped with a tangy cherry center. The additional option to infuse the cherry jam with cherry liqueur elevates these cookies into a truly gourmet experience, making them a standout favorite for those who appreciate depth and complexity in their desserts.
Perfect Occasion: These Black Forest Cherry Cookies are ideal for festive occasions, particularly during the holiday season when unique and flavorful desserts are most cherished. They're also perfect for dinner parties, as a luxurious treat with coffee or tea, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift, beautifully packaged to impress.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, dip the cookies with a hole in the center into melted dark chocolate, sprinkle with finely chopped dark chocolate, and let set. This not only enhances the flavor but also adds a sophisticated touch to the presentation. A dusting of powdered sugar just before serving can mimic a snowy effect, making these cookies a visually stunning addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients:
- For the dough:
- 340g flour
- 200g soft butter
- 100g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- For the filling:
- 200g white chocolate, finely chopped
- 100ml cream
- 300g sieved cherry jam or jelly
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
- Additional:
- 100g milk or dark chocolate
- A small handful of chopped dark chocolate for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Mix all dough ingredients until well combined, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- For the filling, bring the cream to a boil and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Stir until smooth and lump-free, then chill for several hours until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (180°C conventional).
- Roll out the dough, cut out circles, and cut a small hole in the center of half the circles. Bake on a lined tray for 10-12 minutes and let cool.
- Melt the dark chocolate and dip the cookies with the hole into it, sprinkle with chopped chocolate, and let set.
- Whip the chilled white chocolate cream until fluffy, fill a piping bag, and pipe onto the solid cookies. Leave the center open for the jam.
- Optionally mix the cherry jam with cherry liqueur, warm slightly, and fill the center of the cookies.
Enjoy these decadent Black Forest Cherry Cookies, a perfect blend of chocolate, cream, and cherries that will tantalize your taste buds!
