Description
Creamy cranberry white chocolate fudge delivers festive winter magic in each delightful bite. Festive flavors meld perfectly, offering sweet-tart richness you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides for easy removal.
- Create a gentle heating environment in a medium saucepan, melting white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together, whisking consistently to achieve a silky, uniform consistency without scorching.
- Once the mixture reaches a smooth texture, carefully remove the saucepan from heat source and incorporate vanilla extract and salt, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Gently fold dried cranberries into the creamy white chocolate base, ensuring they are uniformly suspended throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the fudge mixture into the parchment-lined pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer, eliminating any potential air pockets or uneven surfaces.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator, allowing the fudge to solidify and set completely, which typically requires approximately 2-3 hours of chilling time.
- After the fudge has firmed up, lift the parchment paper to remove the entire block from the pan, then slice into neat, uniform squares using a sharp knife.
- Serve the fudge chilled, presenting these delightful cranberry white chocolate treats at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap white chocolate chips for dairy-free alternatives to create a vegan-friendly version of this festive treat.
- Chop cranberries finely to distribute the tart flavor more evenly throughout the sweet fudge.
- Ensure low and slow melting of chocolate to prevent scorching and maintain a silky smooth texture.
- For added texture, sprinkle some crushed pistachios or toasted almonds on top before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 17.5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg