Description
Indulgent cherry marshmallow fudge bars offer a delightful blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries. Chocolate lovers will savor this simple, no-bake dessert that promises pure enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.75 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan to create a compact, uniform base that will anchor the dessert’s rich layers.
- Fudge Layer Creation: Melt chocolate chips and condensed milk over gentle heat, incorporating vanilla extract and stirring until the mixture achieves a glossy, velvety consistency that promises indulgent smoothness.
- Layering and Topping Assembly: Pour the molten chocolate evenly over the cooled crust, then artfully distribute mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries, and walnuts across the surface. Lightly press the toppings to ensure they nestle into the chocolate foundation, creating a visually stunning and texturally complex dessert.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the assembled treat for a minimum of two hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to harmonize. Once fully chilled, slice into precise squares, revealing the decadent stratification of chocolate, marshmallows, cherries, and nuts.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable, compact base that prevents crumbling and ensures perfect bar structure.
- Smooth Chocolate Melting: Use low, gentle heat when combining chocolate chips and condensed milk to prevent scorching and maintain a glossy, silky texture.
- Topping Distribution Strategy: Scatter marshmallows, cherries, and walnuts with deliberate spacing to guarantee each bar receives a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- Chilling Precision: Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow complete setting, which helps layers bond and enhances overall flavor development and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg