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OrchardWorld’s Gluten Free Marzipan Cherries

26 June 2026

Sweet, juicy, fresh cherries wrapped in smooth marzipan and coated in rich dark chocolate – a delicious homemade treat that’s perfect for sharing. Pick up our fresh cherries from Ocado and see below for the full recipe and step-by-step instructions.

Prep Time 30 minutes | Makes 20 cherries

INGREDIENTS

  • 200g OrchardWorld fresh cherries, stoned and drained
  • 200g marzipan
  • 250g good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped

METHOD

Prepare the Cherries

  1. Place the cherries in a sieve over a bowl and allow any excess liquid to drain away.
  2. Pat dry with kitchen paper.

Wrap in Marzipan

  1. Divide the marzipan into 20 equal pieces and roll them into balls.
  2. Flatten each piece into a disc and place a cherry in the centre.
  3. Wrap the marzipan around the cherry, sealing well, then gently roll into a smooth ball.
  4. Repeat until all the cherries are coated.

Temper the Chocolate

  1. Place 160g of the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Melt gently over a pan of barely simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave.
  3. Once melted and at approximately 40°C, remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 90g of chocolate until smooth.
  4. If needed, warm very briefly to melt any remaining pieces.

Coat the Cherries

  1. Line a baking tray or board with baking paper.
  2. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each marzipan-covered cherry into the chocolate until fully coated.
  3. Allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl before placing it on the baking paper.
  4. Repeat with the remaining cherries.

Set and Serve

  1. Leave the chocolates to set naturally at room temperature until firm.
  2. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 – 4 days.