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Easy No Bake Cherry 4th of July Dessert Cake Bomb Recipe

Easy No Bake Cherry 4th of July Dessert Cake Bomb Recipe

Easy No Bake Cherry 4th of July Dessert Cake Bomb Recipe

Are you hosting or attending a Memorial Day or Fourth of July themed party or gathering this summer? If you are looking for red, white and blue dessert or food options to have for guests that they are sure to enjoy, look no further than these no bake cherry cake pops. They are so easy to make because they are no bake and I promise your guests will devour these no bake dessert cherry cake pops and want more!

Easy No Bake Desserts for 4th of July are such a hit for anyone hosting family gatherings, friends, or showing up to a potluck!I love a fun summer gathering to catch up with friends and 4th of July parties in our neighborhood. These no bake cherry desserts are also great for Memorial Day, cookouts to kick off summer, and Labor Day extravaganza's to signal back to school.

These USA themed cherry desserts are the perfect way to get out your red white and blue apparel and make the perfect dessert that is festive and delicious!  This no bake cherry dessert cake pop is the perfect treat for a summer dessert and does not take much time at all to prepare!

No Bake Cherry Bomb Dessert

This no bake super simple family friendly recipe Makes 60.  It is delicious and a festive dessert that guests of all ages will enjoy.

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No Bake Cherry Dessert Cake Bomb Ingredients: 

  • 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese softened 

  • 36 Oreo cookies crushed finely

  • 60 fresh cherries with stems, rinsed and patted dry.

  • 16 oz. white baking chocolate, melted

  • Multi-colored sprinkles (red, white and blue) – optional 

  • Parchment paper - optional but so helpful for ease of clean up

Being able to make fun patriotic recipes are my favorite because its easy and affordable to grab the necessary items from the grocery store.  Less time in the kitchen preparing for guests gives more time to get those finishing touches for party decorations ready and less stress for the host!  Being able to prep these no bake cherry desserts for July 4th is the best thing because you can make a ton of them quickly and then set them aside and forget about them until its time for a sweet summer dessert! 

I love that this festive no bake dessert recipes feeds not only the whole big family but the whole neighborhood!  Using fresh fruit totally makes these no bake treats healthy right? That's definitely what I tell myself when I eat quite a few! It's a great recipe when you are hosting a large USA themed red white and blue event.  

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Fourth of July Cherry Dessert Recipe Instructions: 

  1. Crush the oreo cookies until broken into very fine pieces in a medium bowl or large bowl.  Add oreo cookies crumbles to a mixing bowl along with cream cheese layer and mix until well blended.  If you have a food processor you could use that but I find that its easy and efficient to do it by hand as well!  If you are doubling or tripling this recipe though, you may want to have some assistance! 

  2. Take a cherry and about 1 tsp. of the cookie mixture and cover / wrap the cookie mixture around the cherry. Shape until a ball shape forms and until the cream cheese mixture completely covers the cherry, leaving the stem out. Repeat as many times as you need to use all of the cherries or until your guests are covered!

  3. Freeze for 10 minutes. 

  4. Add white chocolate into a small bowl and microwave in 20 second increments until chocolate is melted and smooth. 

  5. Holding on to the sweet cherry stems, dip cookie balls, one at a time into melted chocolate, ensuring to fully coat all the sides.  

  6. Place on a prepared baking sheet, adding blue sprinkles before the chocolate has a chance to harden.

  7. Refrigerate cookies for about an hour or until firm.  Store refrigerated until ready to plate and serve.  

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I highly doubt you will have any leftovers (I never do!) but if you do seal them in an airtight container or with plastic wrap in the fridge and enjoy the next day.  These no bake cherry balls are not only pretty but delicious desserts.  These no bake dessert options are great for festive occasions like Fourth of July or a hot summer day! This recipe is perfect for kids to help make too because you really cannot mess them up!  

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f you are looking for an America themed red, white and blue beverage for your adult guests, check out these amazing Patriotic Jello Shots! So easy to make and will be a crowd favorite for your adult guests.  If you are planning drinks for your next memorial day or upcoming patriotic holidays, these patriotic shooters are a home run.  I love having these ready for summer party options to take with me to a gathering or to prep if I am hosting.  They are so easy to make and shop for as well which is perfect for the last minute party planner, like me!

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If you are still planning your summer Fourth of July menu, I really love using these Chicken pasta salad as a light refreshing simple recipe that pairs so well with burgers and hot dogs hot off of the grill.  Grab some fresh strawberries and fresh blueberries and Its the making of a perfect outdoor backyard cookout with family and friends.  Summer is the time of year to enjoy the warmer temperatures poolside.

 We like to take time every Memorial Day weekend to read Memorial Day books and talk to our children about the sacrifice that military families make for our safety and freedom.These Memorial Day books for children are our favorite books to explain to our children the honor of Memorial Day in an age appropriate way.   

Do you have any USA themed traditions for holiday gatherings for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day?

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