Description
White chocolate cherry fudge is a luxurious dessert experience from classic Italian confectionery traditions. Sweet cherries and smooth white chocolate create a delightful blend that will charm guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (474 ml) sugar
- 1 ½ cups (255 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (177 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsps (200 g) marshmallow cream
- ½ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (dried between paper towels for 30 minutes)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preparation: Craft a parchment paper lining in an 8×8-inch baking pan, extending edges for seamless removal.
- Cherry Preparation: Delicately pat maraschino cherries dry, allowing them to air-settle and achieve optimal moisture reduction.
- Fudge Base Construction: Meld butter, sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring consistently until a vigorous boil emerges.
- Temperature Precision: Attach a candy thermometer, continuously monitoring and stirring until the mixture reaches exactly 235°F for impeccable fudge consistency.
- Mixture Integration: Remove from heat, swiftly incorporating white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. Whisk energetically until achieving a seamless, lustrous composition.
- Color and Texture Enhancement: Introduce a whisper of pink food coloring, gently swirling to create a uniform blush. Fold in dried cherry fragments with delicate movements.
- Setting and Cooling: Pour the silky mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing with a spatula to eliminate potential air pockets. Allow the fudge to set at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
- Serving Preparation: Once completely solidified, lift the fudge using parchment paper edges. Slice into elegant 1-inch cubes, revealing the embedded cherry treasures.
Notes
- Prep Parchment Perfectly: Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra edges for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Dry Cherries Thoroughly: Blot maraschino cherries meticulously to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp texture and preventing watery fudge.
- Watch Temperature Closely: Use a candy thermometer to hit exactly 235°F, which is crucial for achieving the perfect fudge consistency and smooth texture.
- Cooling is Critical: Allow fudge to set completely at room temperature for 3-4 hours, giving it time to develop a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg