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Christmas Cherry Bombs

Irresistibly Sweet Christmas Cherry Bombs You’ll Crave

Delicious Christmas Cherry Bombs that blend sweet and tart flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 bombs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cherry Bombs Ingredients
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and patted dry
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Steps to Make Cherry Bombs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, ensuring even distribution.
  3. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  5. Dip each chilled cherry bomb into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Roll the chocolate-coated bombs in the crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For an elegant finish, drizzle extra melted chocolate on top before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

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