Description
If you’re craving a dessert that’s rich, indulgent, and beautifully bite-sized, these Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs are just what you need. Imagine fudgy brownie mixed with creamy frosting, wrapped around a juicy cherry, then dipped in melted chocolate. Each bite is a perfect blend of chewy, gooey, and sweet—making them a show-stopping treat for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a little chocolate magic.
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare them)
- ¾ cup chocolate frosting
- 15 oz almond bark (melted according to package instructions)
- 1 can cherry pie filling or maraschino cherries (see note)
Instructions
- Bake the brownies: Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions and let them cool completely. Avoid overbaking to keep the texture soft and fudgy.
- Crumble the brownies: Once cooled, crumble them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add frosting: Mix in about ¾ cup of chocolate frosting. Stir until the mixture is thick enough to roll into balls but not too sticky. Add more frosting if needed.
- Form the balls: Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Press a small hole in the center.
- Add the cherry: Place one cherry from the pie filling or maraschino cherries into the center and carefully seal it with more brownie mixture.
- Freeze: Place the formed brownie bombs on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and freeze for about 20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the almond bark: While the bombs are chilling, melt the almond bark according to the package directions until smooth.
- Coat the bombs: Remove the brownie bombs from the freezer and dip each one into the melted almond bark, coating it completely. Tap off the excess chocolate.
- Set and dry: Place each dipped bomb on wax paper and let them sit until the coating hardens completely.
Notes
• Serving: These Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs taste best slightly chilled or at room temperature. Serve them as a bite-sized dessert for parties, holidays, or after-dinner treats.
• Storage: Store the brownie bombs in an airtight container lined with parchment paper. Keep them refrigerated for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
• Freezing: For long-term storage, freeze them for up to 1 month. Place them in a single layer, separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
• Presentation Tip: Drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with crushed nuts for an elegant look before serving.