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Easy Cherry Fudge


  • Author: nina-caldwell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and simple dessert that combines rich chocolate with sweet-and-tart cherries, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.


Ingredients

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2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 cup Chopped Maraschino Cherries

2 tablespoons Butter

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract


Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8Ă—8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and butter, stirring until melted and smooth.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine.
  4. Mix in Cherries and Vanilla: Fold in chopped cherries and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Refrigeration
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: fudge, dessert, cherry, chocolate, easy recipe