Description
Boozy Cherry Bombs are a deliciously fun treat that will elevate any gathering. Imagine sweet maraschino cherries soaked in vodka, coated in creamy white chocolate, and sprinkled with vibrant blue sanding sugar. These little bites of joy not only taste amazing but are also visually stunning, making them perfect for parties, holidays, or just a special night in. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes, Boozy Cherry Bombs will impress your guests and become the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces maraschino cherries (with stems)
- 1 cup vodka
- 6 ounces white chocolate melting discs
- 1/4 cup blue sanding sugar
Instructions
- Soak the cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries and refill the jar with vodka. Refrigerate for 2 days.
- Dry the cherries: After soaking, remove cherries from vodka and pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate discs at 50% power in 30-second increments until smooth.
- Set up your dipping station: Pour blue sanding sugar into a small bowl and line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Dip and decorate: Dip each cherry halfway into the melted chocolate, then immediately dip into sanding sugar. Place on the baking sheet.
- Let them harden: Allow the decorated cherry bombs to set for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (plus soaking time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry bomb (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg