In the whirl of holiday preparations, finding a sweet and satisfying treat that can be prepared in no time can be a lifesaver. With Rachel Ray's Five-Minute Fudge Wreaths, you can have a delightful confection ready to relish in just minutes. These bite-sized treats are the perfect combination of chewy and gooey, with a rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. From holiday parties to last-minute cravings, these fudge wreaths are sure to be a hit. Let's dive into the world of chocolatey goodness and explore this simple and delicious recipe that will bring joy to any occasion.
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5-MINUTE FUDGE WREATH
A quick and delicious gift to give for the holidays!
Provided by Rachael Ray
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease a 8-9 inch cake pan
- Add all chips, milk, vanilla to large heavy pot over low heat, melt, add currants and walnuts
- Wrap the empty condensed milk can with plastic and place center of pan, fill pan with fudge
- Do not smooth the top - let the wreath be bumpy and irregular in surface
- Decorate with cut red and green cherries to look like holly bunches and chill
- Remove from pan, remove can, platter and serve in very thin slices
RACHEL RAY'S FIVE MINUTE FUDGE WREATHS
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Freeze/Chill Christmas Quick & Easy
Yield 24 small slices
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with softened butter. Pour the chocolate and butterscotch chips, condensed milk and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Put the pan on the stove and turn the heat to low. Cover the empty condensed milk can with plastic wrap and put it in the center of the round cake pan. Stir the chips and milk until they melt together, about 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and raisins. Scoop the fudge into the cake pan all around the plastic-covered can in the center to form a wreath or ring shape. Let it be all bumpy on top. Keep pushing the can back to the center if the fudge moves it away from there. Cut the red cherries in half with scissors and the green cherries into quarters. Use the green pieces to make leaves and the red to make holly berries. Decorate the fudge with several groups of holly berry sprigs made from the cherries and garnish with walnuts between the sprigs. Put the fudge in the fridge and chill until firm. Remove the can from the center (can do this before refridgerating, as soon as possible), then loosen the sides and bottom of the fudge with a spatula. Cut the fudge into thin slices to serve. To give the wreath as a gift-wrap in cellophane and secure with a bow or ornament. Variations: White Chocolate Wreath with Pistachio and Cranberry Substitute the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips, 1 1/2 ounce bag plus 1 cup. Substitute 1 to 1 1/2 cups of shelled natural pistachio nuts for walnuts. Substitute 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries for currants. Goober and Raisinette Wreath Swap butterscotch for peanut butter chips Swap large whole peanuts for walnuts used in original recipe (such as peeled Virginia Peanuts) Swap 1/2 cup large raisins for currants in original recipe
FIVE-MINUTE FUDGE WREATHS
Saw Rachael Ray and Oprah make this on an Oprah holiday party show. It took me 7 minutes, but who's counting! To give as a gift, wrap in cellophane and tie with a bow. Add an ornament or candy cane to make it festive. Variations include Recipe #146386 and Recipe #146387.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter an 8-inch round cake pan with softened butter.
- Pour the chocolate and butterscotch chips, condensed milk and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Put the pan on the stove and turn the heat to low.
- Cover the empty condensed milk can with plastic wrap and put it in the center of the round cake pan.
- Stir the chips and milk until they melt together, about 3 minutes. (Make sure fudge is warm, smooth and shiny--warm enough that it won't set up instantly when you stir in the cooler nuts and raisins). Stir in nuts and raisins. Scoop the fudge into the cake pan all around the plastic-covered can in the center to form a wreath or ring shape. Let it be all bumpy on top. If the fudge moves the can off center, move it back in place.
- Cut the red cherries in half with scissors and the green cherries into quarters. Use the green pieces to make leaves and the red to make holly berries. Decorate the fudge with several groups of holly berry sprigs made from the cherries and garnish with walnuts between the sprigs.
- Put the fudge in the refrigerator and chill until firm (about a half hour). Remove the can from the center, then loosen the sides and bottom of the fudge with a spatula. Cut the fudge into thin slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2407, Fat 131.3, SaturatedFat 65.2, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 309.3, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 280.9, Protein 34.7
FIVE MINUTE GOOBER AND RAISINETTE FUDGE WREATH - RACHAEL RAY
Saw Rachael Ray and Oprah make this on an Oprah holiday party show. It took me 7 minutes, but who's counting! To give as a gift, wrap in cellophane and tie with a bow. Add an ornament or candy cane to make it festive. Try other variations such as Recipe #146361, and Recipe #146386.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 32 one-ounce servings, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the chips, condensed milk and vanilla into a medium saucepan. Put the pan on the stove and turn the heat to low. (Stir occasionally while you prepare pan).
- Butter an 8-inch round cake pan with softened butter. (I found it easier to remove from the pan if you lined bottom with parchment paper and buttered the sides).
- Cover the empty condensed milk can with plastic wrap and put it in the center of the round cake pan.
- Stir the chips and milk until they melt together, about 3 minutes. (Make sure fudge is warm, smooth and shiny--warm enough that it won't set up instantly when you stir in the cooler nuts and raisins). Stir in peanuts and raisins. Scoop the fudge into the cake pan all around the plastic-covered can in the center to form a wreath or ring shape. Let it be all bumpy on top. If the fudge moves the can off center, move it back in place.
- Cut the red cherries in half with scissors and the green cherries into quarters. Use the green pieces to make leaves and the red to make holly berries. Decorate the fudge with several groups of holly berry sprigs made from the cherries and garnish with peanuts between the sprigs.
- Put the fudge in the refrigerator and chill until firm (about a half hour). Remove the can from the center, then loosen the sides and bottom of the fudge with a spatula (you won't need to do this if you took my advice about the parchment paper!). Cut the fudge into thin slices to serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips are good choices.
- Don't overcook the fudge mixture. It should be thick and glossy, but not too firm.
- If the fudge mixture is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the fudge mixture is too thin, cook it for a few minutes longer.
- Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it into wreaths.
- For a festive touch, decorate the wreaths with sprinkles, nuts, or candy.
Conclusion:
Rachel Ray's Five-Minute Fudge Wreaths are a quick and easy holiday treat that everyone will love. They're perfect for gift-giving or simply enjoying at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious and festive fudge wreaths that will be the hit of any party. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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