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Cherry Bourbon Balls

Irresistible Cherry Bourbon Balls for Festive Cheers

Delight in these Cherry Bourbon Balls, a festive treat combining chocolate and juicy cherries for a luxurious dessert experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Bombs
  • 1 cake Crumble Chocolate Cake Use leftover cake or a boxed mix for richness
  • 0.5 cup Bourbon Whiskey Provides the perfect boozy flavor; substitute with rum or brandy if desired
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Essential for melting and adding creaminess
  • 24 pieces Maraschino Cherries The delightful surprise filling
For the Coatings
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and elegance
  • 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Deepens chocolate flavor
  • 0.5 cup Crushed or Powdered Nuts Offers delightful crunch
  • 0.5 cup Desiccated Coconut Adds a chewy texture and tropical twist
For the Melting Process
  • 1 cup Water Needed in the double boiler

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • double boiler
  • Parchment paper tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Bourbon Balls
  1. Crumble your chocolate cake into a large mixing bowl until it’s a fine crumb.
  2. In a double boiler, mix water and place chocolate chips in the upper bowl. Heat until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl with the crumbled cake and mix with bourbon until it forms a moist dough.
  4. Shape a small handful of mixture around a Maraschino cherry, rolling it into a ball.
  5. Coat the balls in melted chocolate or roll them in your chosen coating.
  6. Refrigerate the coated balls for 30-60 minutes until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cake to cool completely before crumbling for ideal texture. Use a double boiler for melting chocolate to avoid burning, and chill the bomb for flavors to meld beautifully.

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