CHERRY GARCIA FUDGE 🍒🍫
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Begin by lining an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang to make it easy to lift out the fudge later. This step ensures the fudge doesn’t stick to the pan.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Over low heat, gently stir the mixture continuously until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to let the mixture burn; keep the heat low and stir patiently.
- Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, which enhances the flavor of the chocolate.
- Next, fold in the chopped cherries and nuts gently. This helps distribute them evenly throughout the fudge without breaking up the cherries too much.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to help settle the fudge and eliminate any air bubbles.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Afterward, place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until it is firm enough to cut.
- Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut it into squares.
- Enjoy your delicious Cherry Garcia fudge, perfect for sharing or indulging!
Additional Information
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling)
- Servings: Approximately 16 squares
- Approximate calories per serving: 150
Notes:
Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also get creative by mixing in other types of nuts or adding more cherries if desired.
