Chocolate Cherry Brownie Truffles

These Chocolate Cherry Brownie Truffles combine the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the sweet surprise of a cherry in the middle.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Cherry Brownie Truffles

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 24

Total Time 54

Servings servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Mix and bake the brownies per the back of the box in a 9×13 baking dish. Let cool completely.
1 box brownie mix
In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, mix the cream cheese and cherry juice.
4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
Crumble up the brownies and place them into the bowl. Using the hand mixer, mix until smooth.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take 1.5 tablespoons of the brownie mixture, place it into your hand and make an indention in the center. Place a cherry into the indention and form the brownie mix around the cherry.
24 maraschino cherries with stems
Roll into a little smooth brownie ball.
Place them on the prepared sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes.
Melt the candy coating in a medium-sized bowl per the directions on the back of the packaging.
24 ounces chocolate candy coating
Taking just a couple of the bombs out of the freezer at a time, dip them into the chocolate using the stem to help until coated, letting any extra drip off. Scrape the bottom on the side of the bowl, so there is not a lot of excess coating.
Place it onto another parchment-lined sheet tray.
Repeat with the remaining bombs, and let them sit out until the chocolate coating hardens, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Cool Brownies Completely: Make sure the brownies are at room temperature before mixing them with cream cheese to get the right consistency.
Use a Small Cookie Scoop: This helps make evenly sized brownie balls and speeds up the process.
Work in Batches: Keep most of the brownie balls in the freezer while dipping a few at a time to prevent them from getting too soft.
Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use a microwave-safe bowl and melt the chocolate coating in 30-second increments, stirring each time to avoid burning.
Remove Excess Chocolate: Gently scrape the edge of the bowl when lifting the truffle to remove extra chocolate and prevent pooling.
Decorate Quickly: If adding toppings like sprinkles or nuts, do so before the chocolate sets.