Vodka Cherry White Chocolate Treats (Print)
Sweet vodka cherries with white chocolate and blue sugar, makes a colorful festive treat.
# Ingredients:
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10-ounce jar of maraschino cherries with stems
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1/4 cup vodka (e.g., Absolut Vanilia)
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5 ounces white chocolate melting discs
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1/4 cup blue sanding sugar
# Directions:
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Remove the lid from the jar of maraschino cherries, saving the lid, and drain 1/3 cup of juice from the jar while keeping the cherries in the jar.
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Add 1/4 cup vodka to the jar of maraschino cherries. Replace the lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for a stronger flavor.
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Remove cherries from the jar after soaking. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry thoroughly to ensure no liquid remains.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 5 ounces of white chocolate melting discs for 30 seconds to 1 minute at 50% power. Stir and microwave in additional 15-30 second intervals until smooth.
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Hold each dry cherry by the stem and dip it into the melted white chocolate, covering approximately 3/4 of the cherry.
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Immediately dip the bottom of the white chocolate-covered cherry into the blue sanding sugar. Place the dipped cherries stem-side up on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat with remaining cherries.
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Refrigerate the tray of cherry bombs for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure cherries are thoroughly dried before dipping to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
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Customize the sanding sugar color to fit different occasions or themes.
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For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and dry the cherries before dipping.