Cherry Chocolate Fudge

Name: Cherry Chocolate Fudge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 252 min
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup flour; 8 Oreo cookies (broken in half ); 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk; 1 1/2 cups White Chocolate; 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries; 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherry juice

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This Cherry Chocolate Fudge is a delicious treat to enjoy during the holidays or any time of the year. It’s rich, creamy, and bursting with cherry and chocolate flavors.

two slices on chocolate cherry fudge on a plate topped with a fresh cherry.

Chocolate fudge is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Its smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and intense chocolate flavor make it a favorite among many. However, this Cherry Chocolate Fudge takes things up a notch.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🛒Ingredients
🔪 How to Make Cherry Chocolate Fudge
📝Variations
🥄 Equipment
🥫 Storage
💭 Tips
⁉️ FAQ
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slice of chocolate cherry fudge topped with a cherry.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry for a delicious twist on classic fudge.
The texture is smooth and creamy, making it irresistible to eat.
This fudge is perfect for parties, holidays, or as a special treat for yourself.

🛒Ingredients

bowls of butter, flour, Oreo cookies, white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and cherries on a counter.

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this indulge treat. Gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy this sweet fudge with your friends and family.

butter
sugar
flour
Oreo cookies
sweetened condensed milk
White Chocolate
maraschino cherries
Maraschino Cherry juice

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🔪 How to Make Cherry Chocolate Fudge

Making this soft and chewy fudge is so simple. Just follow these step-by-step directions and you will have a sweet cherry dessert to share with your family and friends in no time at all.

Step 1: Prepare the baking pan

Spray a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2: Heat the flour

Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave the flour until it’s hot, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the salt to the bowl and mix until smooth.

butter and white chocolate chunks in a glass bowl ready to be melted in the microwave.

Step 3: Melt the butter and chocolate

Melt the Butter and White Chocolate in the microwave at 10-second intervals, stirring between, until melted. Stir well. Add Sugar and stir to blend until smooth.

cherries being mixed into melted white chocolate.

Step 4: Add the condensed milk and cherries

Add the condensed milk milk to the melted white chocolate mixture, and stir until smooth. Add the Maraschino Cherries, and Cherry juice, and stir well.

Oreo cookies being placed on top of cherry fudge.

Step 5: Finish the fudge

Pour half of the Fudge mixture into the square pan, and press evenly into the pan with a spatula, or the back of a large spoon. Add the broken Oreos on top of the fudge, and pour the remaining Fudge mixture on top, and smooth with a spatula.

Step 6: Chill the fudge

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or longer if needed, until the fudge is firm, and set.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Use dark chocolate instead of white for a richer flavor.
Add chopped nuts to the fudge mixture for added crunch.
Top with whipped cream and extra cherries for a decadent dessert.

If you love chocolate and cherry flavors together you may also enjoy this Chocolate Chip Cherry Cheesecake recipe.

🥄 Equipment

Here is a quick overview of the kitchen tools that you will need to make this delicious recipe.

9-inch square pan
Parchment paper
Microwavable bowl
Spatula

🥫 Storage

Store this fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.

Serve With Fudge

This Cherry Chocolate Fudge is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with:

Vanilla ice cream for a hot and cold dessert combo.
A cup of hot coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
Whipped Cream and extra cherries for a decadent touch.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this fudge turns out perfectly for you when you make it.

Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the fudge once it’s set.
Be careful not to overheat the flour in the microwave as it can burn easily.
Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into clean, even squares.
If you want an extra layer of chocolate, drizzle melted dark or milk chocolate over the top of the fudge once it’s set.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Can I make this fudge without a microwave?

Yes, you can melt the ingredients in a double boiler on the stove. Just toast the flour in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes.

Can I use fresh cherries instead of maraschino cherries?

No, for this recipe you cannot use fresh cherries, they will add too much water to your fudge and cause it to not set.

Can you freeze fudge?

Yes, this fudge can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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