Description
Fireball Cherry Bombs are a tantalizing fusion of sweet and spicy, delivering a burst of juicy cherry flavor with a fiery cinnamon kick. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the soft, chewy texture of the cherry and the explosive warmth of Fireball whiskey, making them an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
- Cherries: 1 pound, pitted and stemmed
- Fireball Whiskey: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Water: 1 cup
- Gelatin: 2 packets (about 4 tablespoons)
- Red Food Coloring: 1-2 drops (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle gelatin over the mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add Fireball whiskey and food coloring, mixing well.
- Place the pitted cherries in a silicone mold, filling each cavity halfway with the mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until slightly set.
- Top off each cherry with more of the mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Refrigerate for an additional 2-3 hours until fully set.
- Carefully remove the cherry bombs from the mold and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cherry bombs can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in a cool place or refrigerate to maintain freshness.
- Substitutions: Use vodka or rum instead of Fireball for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry bomb
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 0 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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