Crushed candy canes, cherries and chocolaty fudge combine to make this irresistible Cherry Chocolate Fudge.
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Why We Love This Recipe
There are so many reasons to love this easy cherry fudge recipe. Here are a few but you really just need to try it for yourself.
- This is a really easy recipe, and makes up plenty of fudge to get a nice chocolate fix!
- It makes a great gift! Coworkers and neighbors will appreciate a platter of this as a gift idea.
- The candy canes are NOT necessary, they just add a nice little crunch. You can top with almost any crushed candy or just leave it plain.
- It comes out smooth and silky, just the way we love our fudge.
We love baking fudge and it’s usually gone pretty quickly. A small piece of fudge can seriously diminish a chocolate craving.
Often, when I am having a chocolate craving, I will make up a batch of this fudge or this super easy fudge recipe. Depends on if I want plain or a little more.
This Cherry Chocolate Fudge has that irresistible chocolate flavor with the sweet & tart flavor of cherries.
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What do I need to make this fudge?
- semi sweet chocolate chips – substitute any type of chocolate chip if you lack semi-sweet. Flavor will vary depending on type.
- sweetened condensed milk – do not use evaporated milk in this recipe.
- sea salt – you can use regular salt, but sea salt really brings out the flavors.
- cherry extract – we love this brand of cherry extract, but any will do.
- dried cherries – we prefer Rainier Dried Cherries because they are completely natural and have no added sugar or anything else.
- cherry candy – this is completely optional. We love the added crunch it gives. We used crushed candy canes in this particular recipe, but we’ve also used these awesome cherry candies a few times with really good results.
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Since I am doing so much baking and entertaining, I wanted to find some easy recipes.
I wanted a recipe that I could set out at any gathering that would be a huge hit. This one fits the bill!
I picked up some dried cherries and cherry extract to use in this recipe. Then crushed cherry candy on top to really get that full cherry flavor with the chocolate fudge.
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Do you love fudge as much as we do? You should also try this Easy Strawberry Fudge. It has only 2 ingredients!
Or try this unique Key Lime Fudge from my friend Ellen! I love changing up our fudge flavors and this one is a hit!
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Recipe for Cherry Chocolate Fudge
Whether you are having a chocolate craving, looking for an easy recipe for a gathering or just want to make yourself a snack, this Cherry Chocolate Fudge is the perfect solution.
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Cherry Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ teaspoons cherry extract
- ¾ cup dried cherries
- 4 tablespoons cherry candy crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Line a square 8” baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
- In a pot, over low heat, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, cherry extract and the sea salt. Melt, stirring often with a large wooden spoon.
- Once all is well blended, remove from the heat and stir in the the cherry extract and dried cherries.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the wax paper lined baking pan and spread evenly with the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula.
- Sprinkle crushed cherry candy on top.
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours until firm.
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