Maraschino Cherry Fudge
Maraschino Cherry Fudge is a smooth, creamy white chocolate treat infused with sweet maraschino cherries. It’s festive, easy to make, and perfect for gifts or holiday trays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Chop into small pieces and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in the chopped cherries, mixing just until evenly distributed.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, top with sprinkles or crushed peppermint before chilling.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and neater slices.
- Let fudge sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving if a softer texture is preferred.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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