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Christmas Cherry Bombs Recipe

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Christmas Cherry Bombs are festive, bite-sized treats featuring a creamy cream cheese and maraschino cherry filling coated in smooth white chocolate and rolled in a crunchy mix of graham crackers and pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these no-bake delights combine sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors with an elegant presentation.

Ingredients

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For the Cherry Filling

  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
  2. Fold in Cherries: Gently fold the drained maraschino cherries into the cream cheese mixture, making sure the cherries are evenly coated without crushing them.
  3. Shape the Bombs: Using a small spoon or your hands, form the cherry and cream cheese mixture into bite-sized balls. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Freeze the Balls: Freeze the shaped balls for 30 minutes to firm them up, which helps with coating later on.
  5. Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until completely smooth.
  6. Coat the Cherry Bombs: Dip each frozen cherry ball into the melted white chocolate, making sure they are fully coated to seal in the filling.
  7. Roll in Coating: Immediately roll each coated ball in the crushed graham crackers and chopped pecans mixture to add texture and flavor.
  8. Set the Coating: Place the coated cherry bombs back on the parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the white chocolate is firm and set.

Notes

  • Serve Christmas Cherry Bombs on a festive platter decorated with mint sprigs or edible glitter for extra holiday charm.
  • For flavor variation, substitute vanilla extract with almond or peppermint extract in the filling.
  • Graham crackers can be swapped out for coconut flakes for a tropical twist.
  • Use different nuts if preferred, such as walnuts or almonds, instead of pecans.
  • These treats are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Keywords: Christmas cherry bombs, holiday treats, no bake desserts, cream cheese cherries, white chocolate snacks, festive desserts

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