Cherry Vanilla Fudge
Indulge in the sweet and creamy decadence of Cherry Vanilla Fudge, a delightful treat that combines luscious white chocolate with the bold flavor of maraschino cherries. This no-bake recipe is a breeze to make, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time and featuring simple pantry staples like sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a hint of butter for extra richness. The vibrant cherry juice and optional red food coloring give this fudge its signature blush-pink hue, while chopped maraschino cherries add pops of chewy, fruity goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy homemade fudge recipe is a crowd-pleasing treat that stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups White chocolate chips
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons Cherry juice (from the maraschino cherries jar)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 drops Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter.
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly until the white chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, cherry juice, and a pinch of salt. If desired, add 2 drops of red food coloring for a pink hue.
Chop the maraschino cherries into small pieces and gently fold them into the fudge mixture.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours or until it is firm enough to cut.
Once the fudge is set, use the parchment paper to lift it out of the baking dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut it into small squares.
Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.5 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 277 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 1133 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 570.9 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 508.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1934 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 3332 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
