Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs Recipe
These Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs are a decadent treat combining fudgy brownie bites with a surprise cherry center, all enveloped in rich chocolate coating. Perfect for cherry lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike, this recipe transforms a simple boxed brownie mix into an impressive dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 brownie bombs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 18.3 ounces box of chewy fudge brownie mix (your favorite brand, e.g., Duncan Hines)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Filling and Coating
- 12-ounce can whipped chocolate frosting (your favorite brand, e.g., Betty Crocker)
- 10-ounce jar of maraschino cherries, drained, stems removed, and patted dry
- 18 ounces chocolate almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, mix the brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs until well combined to form the batter.
- Bake Brownies: Follow the box instructions to bake brownies in a greased pan; typically at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Form Brownie Bombs: Once cooled, crumble the brownies into a large bowl. Mix in whipped chocolate frosting to create a dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Insert Cherries: Take a small amount of the brownie-frosting mixture, flatten it in your hand, place one maraschino cherry in the center, and mold the mixture around the cherry to form a ball. Repeat for all cherries.
- Melt Chocolate Almond Bark: Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat Brownie Bombs: Dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate bark to fully coat. Place them on wax paper or a cooling rack to set.
- Chill: Refrigerate the coated brownie bombs until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve: Enjoy these decadent, bite-sized Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs as a delightful dessert or party treat.
Notes
- Make sure cherries are well drained and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the brownie bombs.
- If melted chocolate thickens, gently reheat using short microwave bursts to maintain smoothness.
- Use room temperature eggs for a better batter consistency.
- Store brownie bombs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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