Easy Maraschino Cherry White Chocolate Fudges
Ingredients
- Fudge Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cherry Mix-In
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained, very well dried, and finely chopped
- Optional Add-Ins & Toppings
- Extra chopped cherries
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- White chocolate drizzle
- Chopped almonds or pistachios
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
- Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly, pat completely dry with paper towels, and chop finely.
- Gently fold the chopped cherries into the warm fudge mixture. Add any optional mix-ins if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or up to 1 hour for firmer slices.
- Lift out using parchment and cut into squares.
Notes
• Cherries must be completely dry or the fudge will stay soft.
• Use low heat and stir constantly to prevent scorching the white chocolate.
• Chop cherries finely for even distribution and clean slices.
• This fudge is rich—smaller squares work best.
• Use low heat and stir constantly to prevent scorching the white chocolate.
• Chop cherries finely for even distribution and clean slices.
• This fudge is rich—smaller squares work best.