Description
Fudgy chocolate treats filled with maraschino cherries and coated in festive white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Begin by crushing the graham crackers until they resemble fine crumbs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a spatula until smooth and creamy.
- Take a cherry and form a small ball of the cream cheese mixture around it, rolling it gently.
- Dip each cherry bomb in melted white chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or chopped pecans on top before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill in the fridge until the chocolate sets, then serve on a festive platter.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, dessert, holiday treats, chocolate, cherries