Christmas Cherry Bombs Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Christmas Cherry Bombs: maraschino cherries soaked in peppermint schnapps, dipped in smooth white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including chocolate melting and dipping)
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (including soaking and chilling times)
- Yield: 10-12 cherry bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup peppermint schnapps
Coating
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting discs
- ¼ cup peppermint candies, finely crushed (from 10–12 pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare cherries: Remove the lid from the jar of maraschino cherries and carefully drain out ¼ cup of the juice while keeping the cherries inside the jar.
- Add peppermint schnapps: Pour ¼ cup of peppermint schnapps into the jar with the cherries, replace the lid, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to let the cherries soak and absorb the peppermint flavor.
- Dry cherries: After soaking, remove cherries from the jar and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat them dry thoroughly to ensure the chocolate coating adheres well.
- Prepare tray: Line a rimmed tray with parchment paper and set aside for the dipped cherries.
- Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white chocolate discs at 50% power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stir, then continue microwaving in 15-30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth, stirring between each heating.
- Dip cherries in chocolate: Holding each dry cherry by the stem, dip approximately three-quarters of the cherry into the melted white chocolate.
- Add crushed peppermint: Immediately dip the bottom of the white chocolate-coated cherry into the finely crushed peppermint candies, then place onto the prepared tray with the stem pointing upwards. Repeat for all cherries.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tray of cherry bombs for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cherries are dry before dipping to prevent the chocolate from sliding off.
- The longer cherries soak in schnapps, the stronger the peppermint flavor will become.
- Use high-quality white chocolate melting discs for best texture and flavor.
- Crushed peppermint candies can be adjusted in quantity based on preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bombs, maraschino cherries, peppermint schnapps, white chocolate, holiday treats, festive dessert, peppermint candies
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