If you’re looking for a colorful and flavorful way to celebrate the holidays, Christmas Cherry Bombs are the way to go. The traditional tang of maraschino cherries, the smoothness of white chocolate, and the cool crunch of crushed peppermint candies come together in these easy-to-make yet very tasty bits. They are the perfect holiday treat since they are visually appealing and taste just like Christmas. These cherry bombs, prepared with just a few basic ingredients, are perfect for parties, handmade presents, or a creative project for the kids to do in the kitchen.
You can customize Christmas Cherry Bombs to fit any seasonal taste, which is what makes them so unique! You can make this recipe your own by playing around with other kinds of chocolate, such dark or milk, or by adding a dash of peppermint essence for added freshness. Add some seasonal flair to the chocolate-dipped cherries by coating them with crushed almonds, coconut flakes, or colored sprinkles. These delectable delicacies are sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering, thanks to the distinctive twists added by each version.
Cherry Bombs for Christmas
One jar of half-dozen maraschino cherries (with stems still attached)
Using white candy melts or 1 cup of white chocolate chips
one-third cup of peppermint candy, crushed
How to Follow
Get Cherries Ready: After draining, use paper towels to massage the maraschino cherry dry. If you want your cherries covered in chocolate, make sure they’re dry.
Dissolve the white chocolate: While stirring occasionally, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe dish in 15- to 20-second bursts, or until completely melted and smooth. White chocolate may burn easily, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
Let the Cherries Soak: Dip each cherry, stem-side down, into the melted white chocolate until it covers three quarters of the cherry.
Peppermint Crunch should be added: To ensure that the crushed peppermint candies adhere to the white chocolate, quickly dip or sprinkle the cherry coated in chocolate into the mixture.
Assemble the Cherry Bombs by setting each dipped cherry on a parchment or wax-lined baking sheet.
Put in the fridge: Once the chocolate has set, chill the cherry bombs for ten to fifteen minutes.
Get it and enjoy it! Spread them over a colorful platter and savor the seasonal tastes!
Changes and Hints
Play around with various coatings to give these Christmas Cherry Bombs a unique spin! To make them taste more decadent, try using milk or dark chocolate instead of white. To make them seem more polished, sprinkle contrasting chocolate on top of each other. To change up the toppers for the chocolate-dipped cherries, use crushed pistachios, coconut flakes, or festive sprinkles. Prior to dipping, add a few drops of peppermint essence to the warmed chocolate for an additional peppermint kick if you choose. Make sure the cherries are completely dried before adding the chocolate so it sticks evenly and doesn’t clump. These sweets are the ideal combination of crunchy, sweet, and festive flavors; serve them cold to maintain their firmness.
