Description
Fireball Cherry Bombs are a delightful party treat featuring maraschino cherries soaked in spicy Fireball cinnamon whiskey, dipped in smooth white chocolate, and coated with colorful sanding sugar. This fun and festive dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors, ideal for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries and Soaking Liquid
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries with stems
- ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey
Coating
- 5 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (from a 10-ounce Ghirardelli package)
- ¼ cup colored sanding sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Drain Cherry Juice: Remove and reserve ¼ cup of juice from the jar of maraschino cherries, saving the jar lid for later. This step prepares the cherries for soaking in the whiskey.
- Add Fireball Whiskey: Replace the drained juice in the jar with ¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whiskey. Seal the jar tightly with its lid, gently shake to mix the whiskey evenly, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to infuse the cherries with flavor.
- Prepare Cherries for Dipping: Drain the cherries from the jar, placing them stem-side up on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat dry each cherry to remove excess liquid so the chocolate will adhere properly.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate melting wafers in 30-second increments, stirring well between each session until smooth and fully melted. Follow the package instructions for best results.
- Dip Cherries in Chocolate: Holding each cherry by its stem, dip it into the melted white chocolate until nearly covered. Gently shake off any excess chocolate to prevent clumping.
- Coat with Sprinkles: Immediately dip the chocolate-coated cherry into the bowl of colored sanding sugar and roll gently to coat evenly. Place coated cherries on parchment-lined plates to set.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the coated cherries for 30 minutes to allow the white chocolate to firm up before serving, ensuring a perfect texture and presentation.
Notes
- Soak cherries for longer to intensify the Fireball cinnamon flavor.
- Patting cherries dry thoroughly ensures chocolate coating adheres better and prevents clumping.
- Use good quality white chocolate melting wafers for a smooth, shiny finish.
- Store prepared Fireball Cherry Bombs in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Make sure to handle cherries by their stems to keep fingers clean and avoid smudging the chocolate.
