Santa Fe Mocha Cherry Balls
Get ready to delight your taste buds with these decadent Santa Fe Mocha Cherry Balls—no baking required! These bite-sized treats combine the bold flavors of espresso and rich cocoa with the sweet tartness of dried cherries, all wrapped in a luscious graham cracker and chocolate base. Finished with a delicate powdered sugar coating, they’re as visually stunning as they are mouthwatering. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime indulgence, these make-ahead mocha cherry balls come together in just 20 minutes and are ideal for entertaining or gifting. A truly unique dessert that blends rich, sophisticated flavors with effortless preparation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, instant espresso powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
Pour the melted chocolate into the dry mixture. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and dried cherries. Mix thoroughly until a thick and sticky dough forms.
Using clean hands, scoop out about one tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough until it is all used up. You should have approximately 24 balls.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar to coat completely.
Arrange the finished mocha cherry balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
Refrigerate the mocha cherry balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.1 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2536 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 628.7 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 463.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.6 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1320 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2288 mg | 49% | |
*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.
