Description
Cranberry Orange Fudge is a delightful and festive treat that combines the flavors of sweet white chocolate, tangy orange, and chewy dried cranberries, making it a perfect dessert for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped if large)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later. Lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray or butter.
- Melt the Fudge Base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Add Cranberries and Nuts: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the top.
- Chill the Fudge: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is set.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the fudge out of the baking dish using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares or bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your festive fudge!
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding more orange zest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This fudge makes a great holiday gift when packaged in decorative boxes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg