Description
Fireball Cherry Bombs are a unique and festive treat featuring maraschino cherries soaked in Fireball cinnamon whiskey, dipped in smooth white chocolate, and finished with colorful sanding sugar for a sparkling crunch. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a spicy sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries and Soaking
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
Chocolate Coating
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (from a 10-ounce Ghirardelli package)
Decoration
- ¼ cup colored sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries and place them in a bowl. Pour ¼ cup of Fireball cinnamon whiskey over the cherries and gently toss to coat. Cover and let them soak for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to absorb the flavor.
- Melt White Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, gently melt 5 ounces of white chocolate melting wafers until smooth and creamy, stirring between intervals to prevent burning.
- Dip Cherries: Remove the soaked cherries from the refrigerator. Holding a cherry by the stem, dip it into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the cherry with colored sanding sugar before the chocolate sets to add a festive crunch and decorative touch.
- Set and Serve: Place the coated cherries on parchment paper and allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-soaked to enhance the flavor infusion from Fireball cinnamon whiskey.
- White chocolate melting wafers provide a smooth coating that sets quickly, but you can substitute with high-quality white chocolate chips if preferred.
- Colored sanding sugar adds a festive appearance but can be replaced with crushed nuts or coconut flakes for variety.
- Store finished cherry bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Handle cherries by the stem for easy dipping and preventing fingerprints on the chocolate coating.
Keywords: Fireball cherry bombs, white chocolate cherries, whiskey soaked cherries, Fireball dessert, festive treats