Description
Boozy Cherry Bombs are the ultimate indulgence, combining fresh cherries soaked in your favorite liquor with a rich chocolate coating. These delightful treats not only burst with flavor but also add a festive touch to any gathering. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights in, they promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup vodka or rum
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries using a cherry pitter.
- Soak pitted cherries in vodka or rum for at least 3 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; add vanilla extract if desired.
- Dip each cherry into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place on parchment paper to set.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry bomb (30g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Experiment with different liquors like bourbon for unique flavors. For added flair, mix in spices such as cinnamon or vanilla extract in the whipped cream.