White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best fudge recipe ever.
Making White Chocolate Fudge is an easy recipe that is no-bake and uses just 4 simple ingredients. Perfect for the holiday season, it’s a festive dessert for your treat tray or for baking exchanges.
With only a week to go before Christmas, the pressure is on! Concerts, parties, shopping, wrapping, more shopping and wrapping – the list goes on and on.
So, what about your holiday baking? I sure hope the busy schedule didn’t hinder the chance to bake some goodies in the kitchen! Delicious priorities, people! While I love making my Star-Shaped Jam Cookies, I was in the mood for a new holiday treat.
Whether it’s for guests that pop by or just for us to enjoy after dinner {with a Christmas movie}, seasonal baking is great to have on hand.
Yet, you don’t need to devote an entire day to slaving in the kitchen, thanks to some easy Christmas recipes like these AMAZING Eggnog Cookies.
Specifically, I very much wanted these the White Chocolate Fudge. *swoon*
When I went to the site to find a goodie to make on weekend afternoon, my eyes immediately went to this festive fudge recipe.
My heart belong to White Chocolate and I knew this white chocolate fudge recipe would be a hit. Who knew homemade fudge could be so easy to make? It’s the perfect dessert for the holiday season and takes no time at all to make.
How to Make White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
This is truly such an easy fudge recipe. Here are the simple ingredients to make white chocolate fudge, yet the full recipe is below with a printable recipe card.
- white baking chocolate or white chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- dried cranberries
- orange zest
- coarsely chopped toasted almonds – optional
- Vanilla extract, optional as well
To Make:
Like a square pan (I used a 8-inch pan) with foil or parchment paper, with the ends of foil extending over the sides.
Using a microwave, heat the chocolate and milk tother in s large microwave safe bowl. Cook at medium heat in 15 second intervals until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until completely melted, yet do not over cook or the chocolate will burn. Stir in nuts, cranberries and zest.
Pour mixture into the bottom of the lined pan with a rubber spatula, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Use the foil sides to lift fudge from pan, cut and serve.
To Store: Place this white chocolate cranberry fudge recipe an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 6 days.
Best of all, this Easy White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is so simple to make, much like my White Toffee Bark. I almost cringe calling it ‘baking’.
There is no need for a candy thermometer, double boiler, sugar thermometer, stovetop cooking, saucepans, fresh cranberries or a double broiler.
Creamy fudge can be SUPER SIMPLE. Sometimes the tastiest dessert recipes are the simplest ones.
This creamy white chocolate fudge recipe is from Kraft Canada, yet I adapted it for the nuts being optional. I tend not to use nut when making this, as I would rather not take the chance at others reacting.
This is the part you’ll love, busy parents. Since this recipe from the start to putting it in the fridge to cool – took just 7 minutes. Such little time for an exceptional great treat.
I love that this recipe fits in so well with the busy schedule which is especially chaotic around the holidays. It’s the time of year when we want to do so much yet have trouble fitting everything in.
For the taste and ease, this great treat has become one of my favorite recipes for the Christmas season.
But the taste? HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best chocolate fudge ever {pause while I run to grab a square to enjoy}.
If you opt to only make one treat this holiday season, make these – they have become my new favourite! And while you have some leftover cranberries, make sure to make this Cranberry Eggnog Bread, it’s a perfect seasonal treat.
This recipe would even be a great one for a baking exchange {lucky recipients!} or as gifts to those you love and appreciate. In fact, I gave some to my delivery people last week. They sure were happy!
To complete the present and the look, print out gift tags and package up pretty for an exchange.
If you love fudge recipes like I do, check out my Butterscotch Fudge or this Classic Christmas Chocolate Fudge!
White Chocolate Fudge
This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best chocolate fudge ever, great for holiday baking and exchanges
Ingredients
- 2 pkg Baker's White Chocolate, 170 g each
- 3/4 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds {optional}
Instructions
- LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until completely melted. Stir in nuts, cranberries and zest.
- SPREAD onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
- USE foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting to serve.
Notes
VARIATION Prepare as directed, substituting 1 cup chopped toasted pecans for the almonds, and 1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries for the cranberries.
NOTEThis fudge makes a great treat for teachers. Don't forget to include a copy of the recipe with your gift!
HOW TO USE THE LEFTOVER SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Store leftover sweetened condensed milk in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve over cut-up fruit or hot cooked oatmeal. Or for extra flavour, stir into your cup of hot brewed coffee or tea instead of regular milk.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 8 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 371Saturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 7g
this looks like a gret recipe for some tasty treats!
That looks delicious! And super simple. It’s crunch time, so any sweet but easy recipes are a God-send right now, especially ones that are naturally gluten-free like fudge. Will be adding this to my Christmas baking today, thank you!!
I love fudge! love to make it just as much as eating it! 🙂 this looks like a great recipe to try! thanks for sharing!
This recipe sounds awesome Tammi! I will have to make it for christmas yummy!
This recipe looks very good. There is always so much chocolate around at holiday time its nice to see a whlte chocolate for a change. Less messy for the little ones too. I might have to try this recipe this year. Thanks for sharing.
This looks great. I always look forward to the millionaires shortbread at christmas.
I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This fudge looks so pretty and by the sounds of it extremely delicious. It would be a great idea to make a bunch of it to have ready to hand out to those people who show up with a small gift and you haven’t bought them one. I would also print out the recipe so they could make it themselves next year. Yummy.
This looks delicious. I will have to try it 🙂
looks delicious! I wonder if you could make it with milk chocolate and would taste as good? must try both ways!
this recpe look yummy; love makng fudge. I look forward to making
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This looks like such an easy way to make fudge. And it sounds delicious. i need to try making this 🙂 I love white chocolate and cranberries.
I love when my husband makes Christmas cake – that’s my absolute favorite. He also makes a mean fudge as does my mother-in-law, so this would be great for us to try! Can’t wait!
that looksgood wow
This looks awesome! How can you go wrong with those ingredients!! YUM!
Omg yet another absolutely yummy recipe to make! Oh tammi my poor hips are going to really pay for this, lol
Looks so good. Think I’ll make for a gift.
This looks really amazing!I need to make this for my family to snack on!
Thank you for the recipe, I’m definitely going to have to make it.
I so love fudge!!!!! lol
looks so Christmasy and yummy
I usually don’t do much Christmas baking but this being my first year of retirement….I’m open to new recipes! I do believe I’m looking forward to trying this recipe SOON!!! Thanks for posting!!
So easy, makes you think a part of the recipe has gone missing. 🙂
oh my – these look so delicious – my favourites, White Chocolate and Cranberries! Nummy!
Love to make this for the family
omg so yummy. i would love to have that right now but i would put some almonds in there yumm
I enjoy making shortbread cookies for Christmas.
makin this right now!
Mmm this fudge looks so festive and easy to make. I think it would make a very nice hostess gift. Thanks for sharing!
This looks incredibly yummy, think I will have to give it a try!
My grandpa taught me the secrets to making homemade fudge and I can’t wait to try this recipe.It looks like it would be a little taste of heaven and it’s so perfect for Christmas.
Mmmmmm white chocolate fudge, sounds amazing.
Sounds like an amazing fudge recipe! Going to pick up the items tomorrow to make it 🙂
I could bite down on a piece of this right now1 Will be trying this one out soon!
so colorful
Looks absolutely amazing.
Ooh, white chocolate is my favourite as well, but I have never really used it in a recipe before, let alone make it into a delicious fudge!! I will definitely give this a go 🙂
looks tasty
i’m going to have to make my bf make this! i love fudge!!
This looks delicious, especially without the nuts. I will definitely try this during the holidays!
Yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks for sharing the recipe can’t wait to try it! It looks so good!
oh no – this looks too delicious! I’ll bet I can modify this yummy sounding recipe into a truffle batch too.
This looks so delicious, Love the cranberries. Will look great as an add on to a gift
This recipe sounds delicious! I would definitely try this with milk chocolate as well!
This looks like the perfect Christmas treat for my daughter’s friends.
This looks like a super tastey recipe and I love how easy it is!
Oh my goodness this looks delicious . I gained 10 pounds just drooling over it 🙂
oh my gosh this looks so yummy
I have made this fudge before, it is easy and tasty.
My aunt used to make a variation of this fudge and it was so delicious. I would like to surprise her by making this recipe for her so thank you for sharing it.
I didn’t know that recipes for fudge were so relatively simple! This sounds amazing!
I always forget how easy fudge is to make and how versatile it can be 🙂 Your photos look amazing! Very simple and a pretty display!
This looks delicious! I love baking sugar cookies during the holidays.
this looks so incredibly yummy! White chocolate, cranberries AND almonds…perfect combo!!!!
Oh, yum, that looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I believe we’ll have to try this, my youngest only eats white chocolate.
So, I have this bag of dried cranberries in our baking drawer (I bought the wrong ones, of course, he wanted the frozen ones for his recipe :/) and thanks to you, I have finally found a use for them! Will let you know how I make out….fudge isn’t my forte….but my son has been pleading for some!!!
This looks so yummy!
I’m just drooling over this.
very nice girls and mom
I am going to try this tomorrow. Many friends have liked this and I know I will be making it a lot at christmas for parties and gifts.
Perfect for a Valentine’s weekend treat! I was looking for something different to make today, rather than the standard festive cupcakes.
Ohh, I think I will make these this week for my grandmother’s birthday. She loves white chocolate!
Just dropping by from the Sew Darn Crafty Linky Party. These look delicious! I will definitely be trying them. Thanks for the recipe.
Really you make it all sound so simple. I love fudge and going to have to pin this for later and have a go.
It looks delicious. I love cranberries and this is so pretty. Thanks!
This looks so yummy! I will have to try this recipe this holiday season!
I can’t resist fudge! What a great Christmas recipe, thanks for sharing #treasureboxtuesday
Love the different flavor combinations you have going on here and it looks so festive and decadent! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from the Create and Share DIY and Recipe Party! 🙂
Looks amazing! Will give it a go. Thanks for sharin
These look so good! I’m usually not a fan of white chocolate, but I like it with cranberries.
My son loves white chocolate–have never used it for fudge. It looks really pretty with the cranberries.
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Oooh this sounds delish. Thanks for posting. Hello from Treasure Box Tuesday.
Oooh I bet the orange zest and the zing of the cranberries really brightens the flavors in this fudge! Whoever you gave that beautiful tin to got a delicious holiday gift!
Can you use chips instead of squares?
Yes for sure! 🙂