Boozy Cherry Bombs
A fun and festive treat that combines sweet maraschino cherries soaked in rum and coated in white chocolate, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 180 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Large Jars of Maraschino Cherries with Stems (30–33 count)
- 1 Package of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers
- 1/2 Cup of Malibu Rum
- Bright Blue Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Soak the cherries in Malibu rum for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the melting wafers by melting them in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Coat each cherry in the melted white chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add bright blue sanding sugar while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, soak cherries in coconut water or fruit juice. Consider using different flavored liquors for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: boozy cherry bombs, festive dessert, party treats, chocolate-covered cherries