Description
Maraschino cherry white chocolate fudge brings holiday magic to dessert tables with festive charm. Sweet cherry pieces nestled in creamy white chocolate create a delightful treat you can enjoy during special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (525 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (150 g) maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Extra chopped cherries
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking pan with parchment paper, extending over the edges for effortless removal and precise cutting.
- Chocolate Melting: Melt white chocolate chips and butter using a double boiler or microwave, stirring continuously until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency with zero lumps.
- Liquid Integration: Blend sweetened condensed milk into the molten chocolate, whisking gently to create a harmonious, velvety mixture without aggressive stirring.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts, ensuring complete dispersion throughout the creamy base for a nuanced taste profile.
- Cherry Incorporation: Delicately fold chopped maraschino cherries into the fudge, distributing them uniformly while preserving their vibrant color and distinct texture.
- Setting and Chilling: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Garnish with additional cherries or decorative elements if desired. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the fudge achieves a firm, sliceable consistency.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Melt white chocolate slowly and gently to avoid burning or clumping, using low heat and constant stirring for smooth consistency.
- Cherry Color Preservation: Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from bleeding color into the fudge.
- Temperature Control: Allow fudge to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before refrigerating to prevent condensation and maintain proper texture.
- Cutting Technique: Use a sharp, clean knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts for clean, precise fudge squares without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg