Deliciously Sweet Christmas Cherry Bombs for Holiday Joy

Christmas Cherry Bombs are the perfect festive treat, combining creamy filling and juicy maraschino cherries for a delightful holiday dessert.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1 30

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 12 bombs

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Maraschino Cherries Drained.

For the Coating

1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.

For the Crunchy Coating

1 cup Graham Crackers Can substitute with crushed nuts or gluten-free cookies.
1 cup Chopped Pecans Can use shredded coconut or colorful sprinkles as alternatives.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
hand mixer
spatula
Cookie scoop
Parchment Paper
microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gently fold in the maraschino cherries into the cream cheese mixture.
Mold the filling around each cherry to form bite-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes.
Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
Dip each chilled cherry bomb into the melted white chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
Immediately roll in a mixture of crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans to coat.
Chill the coated cherry bombs for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.

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