Description
This Quick and Creamy Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Fudge is a festive, melt-in-your-mouth holiday treat that perfectly balances sweet white chocolate with tart cranberries and bright citrus. Made in just minutes using a simple microwave or stovetop method, it is a foolproof recipe for gift-giving or dessert platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (high-quality recommended)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Melt the Base: In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each, until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add Aromatics: Remove from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in Textures: Gently fold in the orange zest and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Lightly press a few extra cranberries and zest onto the surface for a beautiful presentation.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours (or overnight) until firm. Lift from the pan using the parchment handles and cut into small squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
Don’t overheat the white chocolate to prevent the cocoa butter from separating and becoming oily. For the cleanest cuts, wipe your knife with a warm, damp cloth between every slice. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg