Christmas Cherry Bombs
Christmas Cherry Bombs are delicious bite-sized treats that combine creamy cream cheese, sweet maraschino cherries, and crunchy graham crackers for a festive dessert perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened Dairy-free alternative: cashew cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate.
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers Ensure gluten-free if necessary.
- ¼ cup chopped pecans Substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients. Drain the maraschino cherries and pat them dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently fold in the drained maraschino cherries until they are well coated.
- Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into bite-sized balls around each cherry.
- Place the cherry bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
Coating
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen cherry bomb into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Roll the dipped cherry bombs in the crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans.
- Return to the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow chocolate to set.
Serving
- Arrange the Christmas Cherry Bombs on a platter and serve cold. Enjoy the festive treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.