No-Bake Cherry Fudge
This No-Bake Cherry Fudge is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of white chocolate and maraschino cherries, creating a creamy and indulgent dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this fudge is easy to make and requires no baking, making it a quick and satisfying sweet option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons marshmallow cream
- 1 drop of pink food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry juice
Instructions
- Line your 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Pat dry the diced cherries with a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cream, and salt.
- Stir over medium-high heat until sugar and butter melt, then bring to a boil.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook the fudge, stirring frequently.
- Once the thermometer reads 300°F, remove from heat.
- Slowly add white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in pink food coloring and cherry juice.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Cut into small 1-inch pieces before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg