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Christmas Cherry Bombs

Irresistible Christmas Cherry Bombs: Sweet Holiday Delights

These Christmas Cherry Bombs are bite-sized wonders filled with creamy goodness and juicy cherries, all wrapped in chocolate – perfect for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 bombs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cherry Center
  • 16 oz maraschino cherries high-quality recommended
For the Coating
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate can be used
  • 1 cup graham crackers gluten-free options available
  • 1/2 cup pecans can substitute with shredded coconut or sprinkles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Cherry Bombs
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and lump-free, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in the maraschino cherries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
  3. Use a tablespoon to scoop the mixture around each cherry, forming bite-sized balls and placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Dip each chilled cherry bomb into the melted white chocolate, then roll them in crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans.
  6. Place the coated cherry bombs back on the parchment-lined sheet and chill for at least 1 hour until the chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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