Go Back
–+ servings
Boozy Cherry Bombs

Boozy Cherry Bombs: Irresistible 4-Ingredient Summer Delights

Boozy Cherry Bombs are delightful, bite-sized treats made from juicy cherries soaked in rum, coated in white chocolate, and sprinkled with blue sugar—perfect for summer gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 bombs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherries
  • 12 pieces Maraschino Cherries with Stems Consider fresh cherries for an alcohol-free option.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli White Chocolate Melting Wafers Substitute with white chocolate chips or almond bark if preferred.
For Infusion
  • 1/4 cup Malibu Rum Can be swapped with vanilla vodka or spiced whiskey.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Bright Blue Sanding Sugar Different colors can be used for themed parties.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dry the Cherries: Remove maraschino cherries and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess liquid.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate melting wafers in 20-second intervals, stirring until melted. Mix in Malibu Rum.
  3. Prepare the Sanding Sugar: Pour the sanding sugar into a shallow dish, ensuring it's evenly spread for easy dipping.
  4. Dip the Cherries: Dip each cherry into the melted chocolate, coating about two-thirds, then roll in the sanding sugar.
  5. Set the Dipped Cherries: Place dipped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set for 30 minutes.
  6. Chill and Serve: Transfer the cherries to the refrigerator until ready to serve; best enjoyed cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cherries should be thoroughly dried before dipping to ensure smooth coating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!