Description
This irresistible Cherry Garcia Fudge recipe combines creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk with maraschino cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a decadent, no-bake treat. Perfectly smooth and rich, this fudge sets quickly in the fridge, making it an easy yet impressive dessert to enjoy or gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries, chopped and patted dry
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it, leaving some overhang to easily lift the fudge out later.
- Melt the fudge base: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter until completely melted and smooth.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Incorporate mix-ins: Fold in the chopped and dried maraschino cherries along with one-third of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, saving the remainder for topping.
- Pour and spread: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly to all edges.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the remaining semi-sweet chocolate chips over the fudge and gently press them in.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 3 hours or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Slice and serve: Once firm, use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan and cut into 25 small squares.
Notes
- Ensure maraschino cherries are well-patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the fudge.
- You can substitute the white chocolate chips with high-quality white chocolate bars chopped into chunks.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For easier slicing, warm the knife blade slightly before cutting.
