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Delicious Cherry Garcia Fudge with cherries and chocolate swirls

Cherry Garcia Fudge

A delightful blend of chocolate and cherries, this Cherry Garcia Fudge is the perfect treat for any occasion, offering a smooth and creamy texture paired with chewy cherry bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt To enhance flavor
Add-ins
  • 1 cup dried cherries (or maraschino cherries, drained) You can substitute fresh cherries if preferred.
  • walnuts (optional) For a richer nutty flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  4. Fold in the dried cherries and optional chopped nuts gently.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate until set (approximately 2 hours).
  2. Cut into squares and enjoy, possibly paired with vanilla ice cream or coffee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Consider trying different types of chocolate for varied flavors. For a vegan version, substitute sweetened condensed milk with a plant-based alternative.

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