Who's a maraschino fan? I could shamefully sit down and eat a jar of these cherries and drink the juice all by my lonesome. So of course I had to pawn these white chocolate cherry bombs off on my parents.
Valentine's is coming fast and I'm just starting on my festive recipes. Let's be honest, I'm a last minute girl. That's okay though, because these white chocolate cherry truffles will only require a few ingredients.
Do you see that ganache that's in the center? It's amazing! Yes, these cherry bombs are rich, but they're truffles. They're a tiny little package of decadent white chocolate and maraschino cherry heaven.
I just thought of an awesome name for these guys. It's true, in the middle of this post the name of these guys changed from white chocolate cherry truffles to white chocolate cherry bombs. Love it!
White Chocolate Cherry Bombs
Ingredients
Ganache
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3 T . heavy cream
- 10 oz jar maraschino cherries with stems 27
Shell
- ¾ cup white coating chocolate
- 1 + ½ tsp. shortening
Instructions
Ganache
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the white chocolate whips and ganache. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat microwaving and stirring two more times. The ganache should come together and be thick.
- Pour the ganache in a long baking pan, an 11x7 would work perfect. Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours until very firm. I left mine overnight. It's important for as much of the ganache as possible gets a crust on it. It will help to wrap them around the cherries.
- Drain the cherries and dry them off.
- Using a teaspoon, take a scoop of the ganache. Press it between 2 pieces of parchment to stretch it out. You want the ganache to be big enough to wrap around the cherry. Make sure to lay the crusted side down flat.
- Carefully put the piece of the top. It will be slightly sticky. The bottom should peel right off because it's crusted.
- The sticky side of the ganache needs to go against the cherry. Carefully press the ganache to wrap it around the cherry. It there's too much, just pinch it off and place it back in the pan.
- Place the ones that have been wrapped on another piece of parchment paper.
- Once all the cherries are wrapped with ganache, place them in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Shell
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add in the white coating chocolate and shortening.
- Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Repeat this step 3 more times until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the cherries from the fridge. Dip each cherry in the white coating chocolate and tap off the extra chocolate by tapping the wrist of the hand holding the cherry. Place back on the parchment paper. They will set fast.
- Store in the fridge.
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
Do you like maraschino cherries?
Christine says
Yum...I bet these would bomb even harder if the cherries were soaked in a little rum before covering in chocolate. I'm dying to find out!
Miranda says
Oh, they definitely would. I kind of need to try it now!
Marye says
Oh! I have cherries left over in my fridge... I need to make these soon! I love the idea of wrapping in ganache. 🙂
Miranda says
Thank you! Let me know how they turn out. 🙂
amanda @ fake ginger says
I caught my husband eating a jar of maraschino cherries the other day - I should definitely make these for him. They look awesome! And so cute!
Miranda says
Thank you! Your husband sounds like a man that knows where the good stuff is at!
GiGi Eats says
OMG!!!! I HAVE TO TRY AND MAKE THESE for people!!! They will think I am a straight up GENIUS... But of course I will then disclose that I found the recipe on a genius blog!!
Miranda says
Thank you! I would love to hear how they turn out! 🙂
Beth says
I love how they look so perfect when they are dipped Miranda! Definitely something I'd make!
Miranda says
Thank you, Beth!
Blessing says
This looks amazing. No doubt the delicious taste and uniqueness of this cherry bombs makes it special.
Thanks for sharing the recipe, I will try it out.
Miranda says
Thank you! I like unique. 😀 I hope you get to try them out!
Elena says
Those look delicious and the photos are beautiful! I too could eat my weight in maraschino cherries!
Miranda says
Thank you! I think I did eat my weight in maraschino cherries while making these. lol
Rachel @ The Stay At Home Chef says
What a fun Valentine's treat! I love having the stem as a little handle. It makes it even more fun!
Miranda says
Thank you, Rachel!
kita says
Now that's my kind of cherry bomb!
Miranda says
Mine too! 😀
K / Pure & Complex says
I love the name of these... I so have to try my hand at making these delectable cherry bombs
Miranda says
I love the name too! lol Please do! 🙂
Jennifer | Bake or Break says
These are so pretty! Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Miranda says
Thank you! 🙂
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Hell yeah I love maraschino cherries!! I just made a float and happily ate a jar of them. And I didn't bother feeling guilty. Anyway, these cherry bombs are THE BOMB. Too cheesy? Yeah... I'm cheesy.
Miranda says
hahah. I love them too. So so so much. We're like two peas in a pod then, because I am also cheesy!
Heather / girlichef says
Cherry bombs are the PERFECT name for these. I love the simple beauty of these, and am definitely making a batch for Valentine's Day (because I am a super last minute kinda girl...).
Miranda says
Thank you, Heather! I'm pretty proud of myself for such creativity. lol I'm always the last minute girl too. It can't be helped.
Ashley (QLCC) says
I love this idea! I may try it after soaking the cherries in liquor for a few days 😉
Miranda says
Thank you, Ashley! Liquor will make these little guys pop for sure! It will definitely cut through the rich ganache that's on the inside!