Description
Indulge in the luscious and decadent Cherry Garcia Fudge, a delightful treat combining rich chocolate, sweet cherries, crunchy nuts, and chunks of dark chocolate. This no-bake dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fudge Base:
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Prepare the Fudge Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat, add vanilla, cherries, nuts, and chocolate chunks. Mix well.
- Set Fudge: Spread mixture in the dish, chill for 2 hours until firm.
- Serve: Lift fudge out using parchment, cut into squares.
Notes
- You can use fresh cherries for a softer texture, but consume quickly.
- For nut-free, omit almonds/walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
