Chocolate-covered cherry facts for kids
Chocolate-covered cherries are a super popular and yummy candy! They are a classic sweet treat that many people enjoy, especially around holidays. Imagine a juicy cherry wrapped in a delicious layer of chocolate – that's what we're talking about!
There are different kinds of chocolate-covered cherries. Some have a soft, liquid center around the cherry, called a "cordial." This liquid is usually a sweet syrup. Other types might use candied cherries or even dried cherries covered in chocolate.
In the United States, some well-known brands that make chocolate-covered cherries include Cella's, Brach's, Queen Anne's (from World's Finest Chocolate), and Marich Confectionery.
A Special Day for Cherries
Did you know there's a special day just for this candy? The National Confectioners Association in the United States has named January 3rd as "National Chocolate-Covered Cherry Day." This association helps promote and celebrate candy and chocolate.
Chocolate Cherries in Pop Culture
Sometimes, chocolate-covered cherries even appear in TV shows! For example, they were part of the story in an episode of the cartoon show South Park called Simpsons Already Did It.
