Description
Cherry Chocolate Fudge is a luscious dessert that perfectly marries the rich taste of dark chocolate with the tart sweetness of fresh cherries. This delightful treat offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant color, making it an instant hit at any gathering or a cozy indulgence for yourself. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can whip up this fudge in no time, ensuring it’s a must-have for holiday celebrations and everyday cravings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt dark chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk while stirring constantly until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in butter and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
- Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using parchment edges, slice into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg