Christmas Cherry Bombs – Easy Holiday Party Dessert Recipe
Christmas cherry bombs are the ultimate festive treat! Juicy cherries dipped in rich chocolate and topped with holiday sprinkles make these bite-sized desserts perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, or family gatherings. Quick, easy, and irresistibly fun for the holiday season.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Heatproof bowl (for melting chocolate)
- Rolling pin or food processor (for crushing candy canes)
- Forks or toothpicks for dipping
Ingredients
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (with stems)
- 1 cup peppermint schnapps (or almond liqueur/grenadine for variations)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Optional: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Soak Cherries: Drain cherries and pat dry. Place in bowl, cover with peppermint schnapps, and soak 1–12 hours.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt white chocolate gently over double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
- Crush Peppermint: Place candy canes in bag and crush with rolling pin. Transfer to shallow dish.
- Dip & Coat: Pat cherries dry again. Holding by stem, dip into melted chocolate, then roll in crushed peppermint. Place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate sets.
- Optional Drizzle: Melt semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over cherry bombs for contrast.
- Serve: Arrange on platter or package in tins for gifting.
Notes
- Dry cherries thoroughly before dipping for best coating.
- Chill cherries before dipping for firmer texture.
- Temper chocolate for glossy finish.
- Store in airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Kid-friendly version: soak in grenadine instead of schnapps.