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    Home » Chocolate

    Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge

    December 9, 2022 by Ginger Snap 2 Comments

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    This Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge is made with sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. During the busy holiday season, this is one of the quickest and easiest desserts to make!

    Cranberry white chocolate fudge on parchment paper.

    This recipe was originally published in November of 2020, but was updated on December 9, 2022 with newer content and fresh pictures.

    This easy white chocolate cranberry fudge makes for great gifts around Christmas time.

    It's a great no-bake recipe that is so simple to make and you don't even have to turn on the oven!

    Looking for more cranberry desserts? Then check out this white chocolate cranberry bread and these cranberry shortbread bars.

    Stacked white chocolate cranberry fudge.

    Why You'll Love This Easy Fudge Recipe

    • No candy thermometer is needed.
    • All you need are 5 simple ingredients.
    • The white chocolate and cranberries taste so good together.
    • The texture is both smooth and creamy.
    • You can serve them in a cute holiday tin!

    You can make homemade fudge easily at home with just a few ingredients.

    I love to make fudge using sweetened condensed milk because it’s a lot easier than other recipes where you need a sugar thermometer to get an exact temperature.

    White chocolate fudge with dried cranberries.

    Expert Baking Tips

    1. Baking Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with foil and then non-stick spray. I found that using both makes removing the fudge so much easier. I do not recommend using parchment paper.
    1. Quick Chilling Method: If you’re in a hurry to serve this fudge, you can place it into the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour and then place it into the freezer for 20-25 minutes. For best results, the fudge should chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
    1. Cutting Fudge: To get 1-inch small squares, use a ruler and a pastry cutter. You can also use a sharp knife.

    Ingredients Needed

    Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

    • White Chocolate Chips: I used Nestle's. Do not use chocolate melts.
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk: Use normal sweetened condensed milk, not fat-free.
    • Cranberries: Use dried, not fresh cranberries.
    Ingredients needed: white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions on how to make this white chocolate fudge recipe.

    Step 1: Melt the chocolate. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk using a rubber spatula.

    Stir occasionally until the white fudge is smooth.

    White chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan.
    Melted white chocolate in a saucepan.

    Step 2: Mix in the other ingredients. Once completely melted, remove the pan from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and dried cranberries.

    Step 3: Transfer the mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out with the spatula.

    Cranberries, salt, and vanilla mixed into melted white chocolate.
    White chocolate cranberry fudge in a baking pan.

    Step 4: Chill. Place the fudge into the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours. The best option is to let it chill overnight.

    Cranberry and white chocolate fudge.

    Storing Tips

    Keep the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can You Freeze Fudge?

    Yes! Be sure to wrap your fudge in plastic wrap a few times and place it into an air-tight container or a freezer bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Can I Substitute Sweetened Condensed Milk With Evaporated Milk?

    No you cannot, for they are not interchangeable. Sweetened condensed milk contains the sugar that is needed for the fudge to set up, whereas evaporated milk contains no sugar.

    What Else Can I Add To This Fudge?

    To make this an even more festive fudge recipe, you can mix in a 1/2 cup of crunchy almonds or even pistachios to add extra flavour and a little crunch.

    White chocolate fudge with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below. I love hearing from you! Also, please tag me on Instagram and check out my Pinterest for even more recipe ideas.

    It brings me so much joy to see you make my recipes. 🙂

    Happy Baking!

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    Cranberry white chocolate fudge on parchment paper.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge

    Karissa Parrish (Ginger Snap)
    This Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge is made with sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. During the busy holiday season, this is one of the quickest and easiest desserts to make!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 64 1-inch squares

    Equipment

    • 8x8 inch baking pan
    • Saucepan
    • Silicone Spatula

    Ingredients:
      

    • 2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
    • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup dried cranberries

    Instructions:
     

    • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally using a silicone spatula until the white chocolate is melted and smooth.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and dried cranberries. Pour the fudge into your prepared baking dish and smooth out with your spatula.
    • Place the fudge into the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (for best results, let it chill overnight). Slice the chilled fudge into 56 1-inch squares.
      * For a quick chilling method, place the fudge into the refrigerator for 1 hour and then place it into the freezer for 25 minutes. Then cut into squares.
    • Keep the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

    Notes:

    Baking Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with foil and then non-stick spray. I found that using both makes removing the fudge so much easier. I do not recommend using parchment paper.
    Quick Chilling Method: If you’re in a hurry to serve this fudge, you can place it into the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour and then place it into the freezer for 20-25 minutes. For best results, the fudge should chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
    Cutting Fudge: To get 1-inch small squares, use a ruler and a pastry cutter. You can also use a sharp knife.
     
    Keyword christmas fudge, cranberry fudge, white chocolate cranberry fudge, white chocolate fudge
    64 pieces of white chocolate fudge with dried cranberries
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    Comments

    1. KJ HENISA

      December 24, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Well, it went exactly as you said... Quick & simple ! I let it chill overnight & cut it with a ruler & my pizza cutter. Bringing it to family Christmas tomorrow. I like it, but then I like white chocolate. I added 1/2 C chopped walnuts. Yummy 😋 👍 Thanks you 💞

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      • Ginger Snap

        December 25, 2022 at 8:21 pm

        Yay! I tried to make the recipe as easy as possible. 🙂 Merry Christmas!

        Reply

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