Cherry Bomb Fireworks
Get ready to light up your dessert table with these dazzling Cherry Bomb Fireworks! Perfect for parties, holidays, or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms sweet maraschino cherries into bite-sized edible sparkles. Each cherry is dipped in velvety red-dyed white chocolate and adorned with a shimmering layer of edible glitter, mimicking sparkling fireworks in the sweetest way possible. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this no-bake treat is as simple as it is stunning. Ideal for Fourth of July celebrations, New Year's Eve, or any occasion in need of a whimsical, glittering touch, these Cherry Bomb Fireworks promise to turn heads and satisfy sweet tooths. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead and store, keeping you stress-free on the big day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Maraschino cherries with stems
- 1 cup White chocolate chips or candy melts
- 3 drops Red food coloring (gel works best)
- 2 tablespoons Edible glitter
- 1 sheet Parchment paper
- 20 pieces Toothpicks or skewers
Instructions
Drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Any excess moisture can affect the candy coating, so ensure they are as dry as possible.
Place the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the red food coloring to the melted chocolate until the desired shade of red is achieved.
Line a baking sheet or flat surface with parchment paper to prepare a workspace for your cherries to set.
Insert a toothpick or skewer into the stem end of each cherry to make dipping easier.
Holding the cherry by the stem or the toothpick, dip it into the melted red chocolate until it is completely coated, letting excess chocolate drip off.
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the coated cherry generously with edible glitter to create a sparkly 'firework' effect.
Place each coated cherry on the parchment paper to set. Repeat with the remaining cherries.
Allow the cherries to set at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, approximately 5-10 minutes. If needed, they can be placed in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Once the chocolate is firm, serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
