Description
Christmas Cherry Bombs are delightful bite-sized treats made with maraschino cherries coated in a creamy mixture and dipped in white chocolate, rolled in graham crackers and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
- Gently fold in the drained maraschino cherries until each one is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
- Using a small spoon or your hands, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each chilled cherry ball into melted white chocolate, coating completely. Then roll in crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans for that festive crunch.
- Place coated cherry bombs back on the tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and sweet holiday goodness!
Notes
- Make sure cherries are well-drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can substitute nuts with other toppings like coconut or sprinkles for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bombs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg