Description
Boozy cherry bombs are a delightful and vibrant treat that will be the star of your summer celebrations. These sweet bites feature maraschino cherries soaked in refreshing lemon juice, dipped in creamy white chocolate, and finished with colorful blue sprinkles, making them an irresistible addition to any dessert table. Their simple yet eye-catching appearance and unique flavor combination are sure to impress family and friends during gatherings like the 4th of July or other summer festivities. Plus, these treats are easy to prepare, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time with loved ones.
Ingredients
- Jar of maraschino cherries in syrup with stems
- Fresh lemon juice
- White chocolate morsels
- Crisco or EZ Thins (optional)
- Blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Drain and rinse maraschino cherries if desired. Return to the jar and fill with lemon juice; seal and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, drain the cherries again and place them on paper towels.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each cherry by its stem into the melted chocolate; shake off excess chocolate, then roll in blue sprinkles.
- Place coated cherries on the prepared tray and refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (22g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg