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Christmas Cherry Bombs

Christmas Cherry Bombs

Delightful Christmas Cherry Bombs filled with cream cheese and cherries, coated in white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 12 ounces maraschino cherries
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Coating
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

How to Make Christmas Cherry Bombs
  1. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gently incorporate the drained maraschino cherries into the mixture.
  3. Form the mixture into bite-sized balls and freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes.
  4. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  5. Dip each cherry ball into the melted white chocolate, then roll them in the crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans.
  6. Place back on the tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier blending. Allow cherry bombs to chill for at least an hour for best results.

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