This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best chocolate fudge ever, great for holiday baking and exchanges.
With only a week to go before Christmas, the pressure is on! Concerts, parties, shopping, wrapping, more shopping and wrapping – the list goes on and on.
So, what about your holiday baking? I sure hope the busy schedule didn’t hinder the chance to bake some goodies in the kitchen! Delicious priorities, people! While I love making my Star-Shaped Jam Cookies, I was in the mood for a new holiday treat.
Whether it’s for guests that pop by or just for us to enjoy after dinner {with a Christmas movie}, seasonal baking is great to have on hand.
Yet, you don’t need to devote an entire day to slaving in the kitchen, thanks to some easy Christmas recipes like these AMAZING Eggnog Cookies.
Specifically, I very much wanted these the White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge. *swoon*
When I went to the site to find a goodie to make on weekend afternoon, my eyes immediately went to this recipe. My heart belong to White Chocolate and I knew this recipe would be a hit.
Best of all, it’s so simple to make like my White Toffee Bark. I almost cringe calling it ‘baking’. Take a peek at the simplicity of this recipe.
This recipe is from Kraft Canada, yet I adapted it for the nuts being optional. Not only does my husband have a nut allergy, yet I know just how dangerous it can be to some and would rather not take the chance at guests reacting.
This is the part you’ll love, busy parents. Since this recipe from the start to putting it in the fridge to cool – took just 7 minutes.
I love that this recipe fits in so well with the busy schedule which is especially chaotic around the holidays.
But the taste? HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best chocolate fudge ever {pause while I run to grab a square to enjoy}.
If you opt to only make one treat this holiday season, make these – they have become my new favourite! And while you have some leftover cranberries, make sure to make this Cranberry Eggnog Bread, it’s a perfect seasonal treat.
This recipe would even be a great one for a baking exchange {lucky recipients!} or as gifts to those you love and appreciate. In fact, I gave some to my delivery people last week. They sure were happy!
To complete the present and the look, print out gift tags and package up pretty for an exchange.
What baking do you look forward to most during the holidays?
White Chocolate Fudge
This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is HEAVEN! I could easily coin this the best chocolate fudge ever, great for holiday baking and exchanges
Ingredients
- 2 pkg Baker's White Chocolate, 170 g each
- 3/4 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds {optional}
Instructions
- LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 2 to 3 min. or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until completely melted. Stir in nuts, cranberries and zest.
- SPREAD onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
- USE foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting to serve.
Notes
VARIATION Prepare as directed, substituting 1 cup chopped toasted pecans for the almonds, and 1/2 cup each chopped red and green candied cherries for the cranberries.
NOTEThis fudge makes a great treat for teachers. Don't forget to include a copy of the recipe with your gift!
HOW TO USE THE LEFTOVER SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Store leftover sweetened condensed milk in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve over cut-up fruit or hot cooked oatmeal. Or for extra flavour, stir into your cup of hot brewed coffee or tea instead of regular milk.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 8 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 371Saturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 62mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 7g
tammy harrison says
this looks like a gret recipe for some tasty treats!
Joanne says
That looks delicious! And super simple. It’s crunch time, so any sweet but easy recipes are a God-send right now, especially ones that are naturally gluten-free like fudge. Will be adding this to my Christmas baking today, thank you!!
Dawn Wiley-Rader says
I love fudge! love to make it just as much as eating it! 🙂 this looks like a great recipe to try! thanks for sharing!
caryn s says
This recipe sounds awesome Tammi! I will have to make it for christmas yummy!
Darlene Demell says
This recipe looks very good. There is always so much chocolate around at holiday time its nice to see a whlte chocolate for a change. Less messy for the little ones too. I might have to try this recipe this year. Thanks for sharing.
Catherine Robichaud says
This looks great. I always look forward to the millionaires shortbread at christmas.
Virginia says
I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Christina Ferguson says
This fudge looks so pretty and by the sounds of it extremely delicious. It would be a great idea to make a bunch of it to have ready to hand out to those people who show up with a small gift and you haven’t bought them one. I would also print out the recipe so they could make it themselves next year. Yummy.
elaing8 says
This looks delicious. I will have to try it 🙂
jessica s says
looks delicious! I wonder if you could make it with milk chocolate and would taste as good? must try both ways!
Robyn L says
this recpe look yummy; love makng fudge. I look forward to making
cookies,Chocolate Cherry Squares
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
This looks like such an easy way to make fudge. And it sounds delicious. i need to try making this 🙂 I love white chocolate and cranberries.
Sharlene says
I love when my husband makes Christmas cake – that’s my absolute favorite. He also makes a mean fudge as does my mother-in-law, so this would be great for us to try! Can’t wait!
desiree says
that looksgood wow
SueSueper says
This looks awesome! How can you go wrong with those ingredients!! YUM!
may platana says
Omg yet another absolutely yummy recipe to make! Oh tammi my poor hips are going to really pay for this, lol
Marilyn says
Looks so good. Think I’ll make for a gift.
Stephanie says
This looks really amazing!I need to make this for my family to snack on!
Pam says
Thank you for the recipe, I’m definitely going to have to make it.
Fat Apollo says
I so love fudge!!!!! lol
Brenda Roy says
looks so Christmasy and yummy
Gvenny says
I usually don’t do much Christmas baking but this being my first year of retirement….I’m open to new recipes! I do believe I’m looking forward to trying this recipe SOON!!! Thanks for posting!!
Jen says
So easy, makes you think a part of the recipe has gone missing. 🙂
Lemon_Cupid says
oh my – these look so delicious – my favourites, White Chocolate and Cranberries! Nummy!
Tracie Trump says
Love to make this for the family
kristen visser says
omg so yummy. i would love to have that right now but i would put some almonds in there yumm
Debbie C says
I enjoy making shortbread cookies for Christmas.
seham merzib says
makin this right now!
Joan Lund says
Mmm this fudge looks so festive and easy to make. I think it would make a very nice hostess gift. Thanks for sharing!
Julie says
This looks incredibly yummy, think I will have to give it a try!
Wanda Tracey says
My grandpa taught me the secrets to making homemade fudge and I can’t wait to try this recipe.It looks like it would be a little taste of heaven and it’s so perfect for Christmas.
Leigh-Anne Keating says
Mmmmmm white chocolate fudge, sounds amazing.
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
Sounds like an amazing fudge recipe! Going to pick up the items tomorrow to make it 🙂
Richard Hicks says
I could bite down on a piece of this right now1 Will be trying this one out soon!
Neils Thor says
so colorful
Leigh-Anne Keating says
Looks absolutely amazing.
jenn erin says
Ooh, white chocolate is my favourite as well, but I have never really used it in a recipe before, let alone make it into a delicious fudge!! I will definitely give this a go 🙂
Alex says
looks tasty
natasha severson says
i’m going to have to make my bf make this! i love fudge!!
Valerie L says
This looks delicious, especially without the nuts. I will definitely try this during the holidays!
Michael says
Yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Andrea says
Thanks for sharing the recipe can’t wait to try it! It looks so good!
Sande says
oh no – this looks too delicious! I’ll bet I can modify this yummy sounding recipe into a truffle batch too.
Betty S says
This looks so delicious, Love the cranberries. Will look great as an add on to a gift
Heidi C. says
This recipe sounds delicious! I would definitely try this with milk chocolate as well!
Teresa Claire says
This looks like the perfect Christmas treat for my daughter’s friends.
Sandra S says
This looks like a super tastey recipe and I love how easy it is!
Cassie Fancy says
Oh my goodness this looks delicious . I gained 10 pounds just drooling over it 🙂
Miriam Wilton says
oh my gosh this looks so yummy
loriag says
I have made this fudge before, it is easy and tasty.
Deb Dorrington says
My aunt used to make a variation of this fudge and it was so delicious. I would like to surprise her by making this recipe for her so thank you for sharing it.
Victoria Ess says
I didn’t know that recipes for fudge were so relatively simple! This sounds amazing!
Soozle says
I always forget how easy fudge is to make and how versatile it can be 🙂 Your photos look amazing! Very simple and a pretty display!
May says
This looks delicious! I love baking sugar cookies during the holidays.
Laurie P says
this looks so incredibly yummy! White chocolate, cranberries AND almonds…perfect combo!!!!
Sherry Conrad says
Oh, yum, that looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I believe we’ll have to try this, my youngest only eats white chocolate.
Heather McLean says
So, I have this bag of dried cranberries in our baking drawer (I bought the wrong ones, of course, he wanted the frozen ones for his recipe :/) and thanks to you, I have finally found a use for them! Will let you know how I make out….fudge isn’t my forte….but my son has been pleading for some!!!
Nena Sinclair says
This looks so yummy!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I’m just drooling over this.
terri says
very nice girls and mom
Corkey says
I am going to try this tomorrow. Many friends have liked this and I know I will be making it a lot at christmas for parties and gifts.
Christy Martin says
Perfect for a Valentine’s weekend treat! I was looking for something different to make today, rather than the standard festive cupcakes.
Brenda Penton says
Ohh, I think I will make these this week for my grandmother’s birthday. She loves white chocolate!
Super Mom - No Cape! says
Just dropping by from the Sew Darn Crafty Linky Party. These look delicious! I will definitely be trying them. Thanks for the recipe.
Pinkoddy says
Really you make it all sound so simple. I love fudge and going to have to pin this for later and have a go.
Apple Pie at Sisterswives.com says
It looks delicious. I love cranberries and this is so pretty. Thanks!
Christie says
This looks so yummy! I will have to try this recipe this holiday season!
Kelly says
I can’t resist fudge! What a great Christmas recipe, thanks for sharing #treasureboxtuesday
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Love the different flavor combinations you have going on here and it looks so festive and decadent! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from the Create and Share DIY and Recipe Party! 🙂
Cindy DeSpain says
Looks amazing! Will give it a go. Thanks for sharin
Emily says
These look so good! I’m usually not a fan of white chocolate, but I like it with cranberries.
Michelle says
My son loves white chocolate–have never used it for fudge. It looks really pretty with the cranberries.
Thanks for stopping by and linking with See Ya in the Gumbo.
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
Oooh this sounds delish. Thanks for posting. Hello from Treasure Box Tuesday.
Krista M says
Oooh I bet the orange zest and the zing of the cranberries really brightens the flavors in this fudge! Whoever you gave that beautiful tin to got a delicious holiday gift!
Leanne says
Can you use chips instead of squares?
Tammi says
Yes for sure! 🙂