Creamy White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
A quick and easy indulgent treat combining creamy white chocolate with tart dried cranberries, perfect for gifting, parties, or a nostalgic sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 64 pieces (1-inch squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 grams) dried cranberries
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: ½ cup (60 grams) chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy fudge removal. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips and softened unsalted butter. Stir constantly to avoid scorching. Alternatively, use a double boiler on simmering water.
- Once the chocolate and butter are smooth and melted, pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently until the mixture becomes glossy and well combined, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in dried cranberries. If using nuts or orange zest, add them now as well.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. For quicker setting, chill in the freezer for about 45 minutes, watching closely to avoid freezing solid.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Melt white chocolate slowly over low heat to avoid graininess. Stir constantly. Refrigerate fudge for at least 2 hours to set properly. For vegan version, use vegan white chocolate and canned coconut condensed milk. Add nuts or orange zest for variations. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1-inch squa
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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