The Best Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipes on The Internet

I love a little sweet treat. I mean, who doesn't? And I feel like when I make it, it just feels so much more delicious. So, today, I'm going to be sharing with you, my delicious Chocolate Cheery Fudge recipe.

This recipe was inspired by this pin from Shugary Sweets. Doesn't it look delicious? I couldn't wait to try it out, and I think you'll feel the same!

The Best Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipe on The Internet

I decided to go a bit of a different route, and make it a lot easier to make. It takes just four ingredients to make this delicious recipe! Say goodbye to complex dessert recipes, and hello to a whole new world where making a yummy and cute treat is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

The secret is using pre-made frosting. I know some people will disagree with me, but it's so easy and tastes absolutely delicious. In my opinion, this is what adds the flavor.  Then mixing in white chocolate almond bark gives the fudge its body.  I like it because while it is sweet, it is not overly rich, to my way of thinking! I feel like most fudge recipes these days feature sweetened condensed milk, which is way too sweet for me. 

To reduce clean-up, I microwave the icing in its container, then pour it into the melted almond bark. It only takes about 45 seconds to melt the icing, then a about 90 seconds for the almond bark. Combine the two and pour into a prepared loaf pan.

Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipe

Yield: 24

Author: Terri Steffes

Prep time: 2 Min Cook time: 3 Min Inactive time: 2 Hour Total time: 2 H & 5 M

A delicious and easy fudge style candy that is perfect for gift giving.

Ingredients:

• 1 container of Cherry pre-made frosting
• 8 oz white almond bark
• 6 oz dark chocolate morsels
• 1 t vegetable oil
• Dried cherries (optional)

Instructions:

1. Line a square pan with parchment paper.
2. Open and remove the foil from the cherry frosting.  Be sure all the foil is off the container.
3. Microwave for one minute. Stir.
4. In a separate container, melt the almond bark in 30 second increments until completely smooth.
5. Pour cherry frosting into the bowl with the almond bark and stir until completely combined.
6. Pour into pre-prepared pan. Refrigerate for one hour.
7. Melt chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in 30 second increments until smooth.  Stir to combine.  Pour over the cherry fudge. Refrigerate until firm.
8. Lift the candy from the loaf pan. Remove parchment. Cut into squares.

Hot tip: If you're feeling a little extra, sprinkle on some dried cherries before the chocolate sets to make it look fancy.

Calories

103.86

Fat (grams)

7.67

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.81

Carbs (grams)

7.46

Fiber (grams)

1.55

Net carbs

5.91

Sugar (grams)

4.88

Protein (grams)

2.35

Sodium (milligrams)

51.89

Cholesterol (grams)

0.57

What to Do with Leftover Fudge

If you find yourself with an extra batch of homemade fudge or too much leftover that you don't want to waste, don't stress! There's so much you can do with extra fudge. Here are some awesome ideas:

• Make fudge brownies: Crumble the fudge into brownie batter before you bake it. While in the oven, it will melt into the batter, creating pockets of delicious fudge in the brownies. 
• Fudge ice cream topping: Cut the leftover fudge into small chunks and sprinkle them over ice cream. You can also warm it up in the microwave to drizzle over the top.
• Fudge truffles: Roll some small pieces of fudge into balls and then roll them in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, coconut, or crushed nuts. Chill them in the fridge, and you’ve got homemade truffles that will taste delicious!
• Fudge milkshake: Blend some chunks of fudge into a milkshake or smoothie for a sweet, creamy twist. You can even add a few chocolate chips or whipped cream for extra flair.
• Gift it: If you're not in the mood for any more sweets, you can wrap up your leftover fudge in pretty packaging and giving it as a homemade gift. It's a really thoughtful way to share the love.

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