Description
Rich Maraschino Cherry White Chocolate Fudge delivers sweet nostalgia with creamy texture and playful cherry notes. Dessert enthusiasts can indulge in this simple yet elegant confection that promises delightful memories in each delectable bite.
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 salt
- Extra chopped maraschino cherries
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly drain maraschino cherries, pat dry with paper towels, and dice into precise, small pieces. Set aside for later integration.
- Chocolate Foundation: Melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring consistently until achieving a smooth, glossy texture. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, almond extract, salt, and optional cherry juice to create a nuanced flavor profile.
- Cherry Integration: Fold chopped cherries evenly into the fudge mixture, ensuring a balanced distribution of crimson fragments throughout the creamy base.
- Molding and Setting: Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Optionally garnish with additional cherry pieces or a delicate white chocolate drizzle.
- Chilling and Slicing: Refrigerate for a minimum of three hours until completely firm. Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using parchment paper handles and slice into elegant, bite-sized squares, revealing the embedded cherry jewels within the creamy white chocolate canvas.
Notes
- Drain Cherries Thoroughly: Pat maraschino cherries completely dry to prevent excess moisture from making the fudge soggy or separating during setting.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use low heat and stir constantly to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, ensuring a smooth, glossy fudge texture.
- Balance Cherry Flavor: Add cherry juice sparingly to enhance color and taste without overwhelming the delicate white chocolate base.
- Chill Completely: Ensure full refrigeration for at least 3 hours to achieve the perfect firm, sliceable consistency and allow flavors to meld completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg