No-Bake Cherry Balls

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 7

No-Bake Cherry Balls Recipe for a Quick and Easy Sweet Tooth Fix

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2 hr 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	42 maraschino cherries
	1/2 cup graham wafer crumbs
	1/2 cup butter ( softened )
	1 3/4 cups icing sugar ( sifted )
	1 tablespoon orange juice
	1 1/2 cups coconut ( finely shredded or grated )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

11g

Fat

5.3g

No-Bake Cherry Balls are a fun and easy recipe to make for a quick sweet fix when you're short on time. These bite-sized treats are made with maraschino cherries coated with a mixture of graham wafer crumbs, butter, icing sugar, and a dash of orange juice. The sweet and refreshing taste of cherries is further elevated by the delicate coconut shell that envelops them. The recipe is easy to customize to suit different dietary requirements or preferences. The result is a treat that is irresistible and is sure to be a hit in your household.

Instructions

1.	Drain the maraschino cherries and blot them dry with a paper towel.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine graham wafer crumbs, butter, icing sugar, and orange juice. Mix until well combined.
3.	Using your hands, form a small amount of the mixture around each cherry to cover it entirely and maintain the shape of a small ball.
4.	Roll each ball onto a plate filled with coconut until completely coated.
5.	Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

No-bake recipe that is simple and quick to make for a fast sweet tooth fix without a fuss.

A crowd-pleaser dessert – kids and adults love the combination of cherry, coconut, and an orange twist.

CONS

It can be a challenge to get the mixture to stick to the cherry without breaking.

It may be too sweet for some palates, and cherries may be too messy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this is not a healthy recipe per se, cherries are a low-calorie fruit rich in vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent addition to any meal plan.
Coconut is a great source of fiber, manganese, and copper, which can help support healthy digestion.