Description
Easy Cranberry Orange Fudge is a quick dessert that delivers creamy texture, bright citrus flavor, and chewy cranberry bites in every square. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday dessert trays, homemade food gifts, party sweets, and simple dessert ideas when you want something festive, rich, and beautiful without complicated steps.
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup dried cranberries
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
2. Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until everything is melted and smooth.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange zest, orange extract, and salt until fully combined.
4. Fold in the dried cranberries and mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the fudge.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
6. Refrigerate for 4 hours, or until fully set and firm enough to slice cleanly.
7. Lift the fudge out of the pan, cut into squares, and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
Notes
Use orange zest and orange extract instead of orange juice so the fudge keeps a firm, creamy texture.
Let the fudge chill completely before slicing for the cleanest edges and best presentation.
Store the squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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