Ingredients

1/4 cup dried tart cherries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 4-ounce bar Ghirardelli 60 percent cocoa bittersweet chocolate, broken

Directions

Place dried cherries in a small microwaveable bowl; pour in balsamic vinegar and almond extract. Microwave 30 seconds to help plum the cherries; set aside. Microwave condensed milk 45 seconds or until hot but not boiling. Add chocolate and stir until mostly smooth. Add cherry mixture. Stir until well combined.

Pour into a 3 1/2-by-6-inch loaf pan or other 2-cup container, bottom lined with parchment. Chill in freezer for 15 minutes or in refrigerator for 45 minutes until set. Cut in squares or roll into balls. Makes 18.