Merry Cherry Fudge
Indulge in the sweet, festive charm of Merry Cherry Fudge—a holiday treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! This easy no-bake recipe combines velvety semi-sweet chocolate, creamy sweetened condensed milk, and luscious maraschino cherries for a dessert that's both rich and vibrant. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and the optional crunch of chopped nuts, each bite delivers decadence with a pop of fruity brightness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, this fudge is perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or indulging by the fire. Make this Merry Cherry Fudge your go-to treat for the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 cup optional chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray or butter.
In a medium saucepan, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Place the saucepan over low heat.
Stir the mixture constantly with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, chopped maraschino cherries, and optional chopped nuts (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top for a polished finish.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm and set.
Once the fudge is completely set, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board.
Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into 16 equal squares (or smaller pieces if desired).
Store the Merry Cherry Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.4 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.5 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 669 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 551.1 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1200 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1780 mg | 38% | |
*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.
