Best 7 Chocolate Cherry Nut Fudge Recipes

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Chocolate cherry nut fudge is a delightful confection that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, cherries, and nuts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delectable treat. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a variety of recipes to suit your preferences. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect chocolate cherry nut fudge.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY-NUT FUDGE



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Sweetened condensed milk and creamy peanut butter help turn semi-sweet chocolate into this completely scrumptious fudge.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Spray foil-lined 8-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place chocolate in medium saucepan. Add milk; cook on low heat 8 to 10 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Spread immediately into prepared pan. Refrigerate 6 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE



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This chocolate cherry fudge is unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for our Homemaker group's Christmas party. -June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
1 teaspoon almond extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY NUT FUDGE



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This is a recipe I found from Kraft. Very easy and very delicious, this will be a favourite of any peanut butter lover.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Candy

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 5

395 g sweetened condensed milk
375 g milk chocolate melts
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup glace cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Combine the condensed milk and chocolate in a saucepan, stirring over a low heat until chocolate melts. Add the peanut butter, nuts and cherries and mix until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a lined 28cm x 18cm slab tin and refrigerate until set.
  • Cut into squares or diamond shapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 45.7, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.4, Protein 3.4

FRUIT AND NUT WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 64 pieces of fudge

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1 pound white chocolate chips (2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups)
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios
1/2 cup chopped salted roasted cashews
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; lightly butter the foil. Combine the white chocolate chips, condensed milk, butter and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute, then stir well. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until the chips are fully melted, 15 to 30 more seconds.
  • Add the nuts, dried fruit and orange blossom water to the white chocolate and stir well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Lift the fudge out of the baking dish and peel off the foil. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.

CHERRY WALNUT WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This wonderful treat comes from Favorite Brand Name Recipes Holiday Desserts cookbooklet of Jan 2003. Preparation time does not include time needed for candy to cool.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 64 candies, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
8 ounces premium white baking chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dried cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Spray a 9"x9" pan with nonstick cooking spray, then spray the inside of a heavy large saucepan.
  • In the prepared saucepan, combine sugar, cream, butter & syrup, then cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves & mixture comes to a boil, stirring freuently. Re-incorporate any sugar crystals that accumulate on the sides of the saucepan.
  • Attach a candy thermometer to side of pan, making sure bulb is submerged in sugar mixture, BUT NOT TOUCHING BOTTOM OF PAN!
  • Comtinue cooking about 6 minutes or until sugar mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234 degrees F) on candy thermometer, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat & let stand 10 minutes ~ DO NOT STIR!
  • Add white chocolate & vanilla, then stir until chocolate is melted & mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in cherries & walnuts, then spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Score into 64 squares while fudge is still warm.
  • Refrigerate until firm, then cut along scored lines, separating into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.4

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DROPS



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This a delicious chewy chocolate cookie recipe that my mother gave me years ago. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by SMCMCNEIL

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅝ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Blend in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, mix in the chopped cherries and walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 56.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CHERRY-NUT WHITE FUDGE



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Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge is speckled with red and green candied cherries and pecans.-Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup red candied cherries
1/3 cup green candied cherries

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-low heat, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and vanilla., With a wooden spoon, beat until mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied cherries. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure your fudge sets properly, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir constantly while cooking.
  • Using a candy thermometer is the best way to determine when the fudge has reached the desired temperature.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can do the cold water test. Drop a small amount of fudge into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  • Don't overcook the fudge, or it will become grainy.
  • Stir in your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips, after the fudge has been removed from the heat.
  • Pour the fudge into a greased 8x8 inch pan and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry nut fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich and decadent fudge that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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