Cherry Chocolate Fudge Recipes

CHERRY CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Prepare an 8X8 dish by buttering a piece of foil and pressing it into the pan.
• In a glass bowl, melt the chocolate chips by microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. This usually takes me 2-3 intervals. Make sure not to overcook the chocolate or it will start to seize up.
• Stir in the frosting and the chopped cherries and mix until well combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread until even and smooth. Refrigerate for about an hour to set up and then slice into squares. Can store in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

CHERRY COKE FUDGE

Steps:

• Cut the cherries into quarters. Pat with a paper towel over and over again to remove as much moisture as possible. Continuing patting with a paper towel until there isn't any more moisture. Set aside.
• Line a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick foil. Set aside.
• Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add cherry gelatin and stir continuously, boiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
• Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
• Stir in marshmallow creme and cherry or vanilla extract.
• Fold in dry maraschino cherries.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
• Place powdered sugar in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat.
• Bring just to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth.
• Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.
• Immediately pour over chilled fudge. Use an offset spatula to gently spread the frosting over the top of the fudge.
• Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.
• Cut into small pieces and serve.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish.
• Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cherries and almond extract. Pour fudge into prepared baking dish and spread into a smooth layer. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
• Cut fudge into 64 1-inch square pieces.

CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with aluminum foil.
• In a microwave-safe bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Stir in chopped almonds, chopped cherries and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Place pecan halves and cherry halves on top.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

ALMOND CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cherries and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until set. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• In a microwavable bowl, combine milk and chocolate chips. Microwave on high until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred, about 1 minute. Stir in almonds, cherries and extract. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.