Description
Indulge in the sweet, creamy goodness of this no-bake cherry fudge. With the perfect blend of white chocolate, maraschino cherries, and a hint of almond, this easy-to-make treat is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well-drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Line the dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- Melt ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add flavors: Remove from heat, then mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, cherries, and nuts if desired.
- Chill: Spread the mixture in the dish evenly, refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Cut and serve: Lift the fudge out using parchment paper and cut into squares to enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the fudge.
- For an extra touch, drizzle with melted dark chocolate before chilling.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
