Christmas Cherry Bombs
Christmas Cherry Bombs are an irresistible holiday appetizer that beautifully blend sweet and savory flavors. These delightful bites feature juicy cherries stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked to perfection. Ideal for festive gatherings, they’ll be a hit at your holiday parties, disappearing faster than you can say ‘Merry Christmas!’
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash, dry, and pit the cherries.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stuff each cherry generously with cream cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed cherry tightly with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if desired.
- Place the wrapped cherries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cherry bomb (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg