Description
This irresistible Cherry Garcia Fudge recipe is a decadent no-bake dessert packed with semi-sweet chocolate, tart dried cherries, and dark chocolate chunks. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or a cozy treat at home, this creamy fudge delivers indulgent flavors with minimal effort. Easy cherry chocolate fudge, homemade fudge recipe, best fudge for holidays.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and butter. Stir constantly until smooth.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Gently fold in the dried cherries and dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
4. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan and smooth the top.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
6. Lift the fudge out and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
Keep refrigerated for best texture.
Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
Use high-quality chocolate for a silky, smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg