Description
Homemade cranberry white chocolate fudge delivers festive winter sweetness with creamy texture and tart notes. Delightful dessert promises rich flavors that complement holiday gatherings and bring warmth you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it completely with parchment paper, ensuring edges are covered for easy removal.
- Create a gentle double boiler setup, melting white chocolate chips, condensed milk, and salt together over low heat, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Immediately remove melted mixture from heat source and incorporate vanilla extract, gently folding in dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Transfer the lustrous fudge mixture into the prepared parchment-lined dish, using a spatula to spread smoothly and create an even layer with uniform thickness.
- Refrigerate the fudge for approximately 2-3 hours at 40°F, allowing it to solidify completely and develop a firm, slice-able texture.
- Once chilled and set, lift the fudge out using parchment paper edges, then cut into precise square portions using a sharp knife.
- Serve the fudge at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture, storing any remaining pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate chips to ensure a rich, smooth texture that melts beautifully and creates a luxurious fudge base.
- Gently fold dried cranberries at the end to prevent them from sinking and distribute them evenly throughout the fudge for bursts of tangy flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that your white chocolate chips are certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain trace amounts of gluten.
- Customize the recipe by swapping dried cranberries with other dried fruits like chopped dried cherries or orange-infused cranberries for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg