White Chocolate Cherry Fudge
This White Chocolate Cherry Fudge is a creamy homemade candy made with white chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, butter, heavy cream, sugar, and marshmallow cream.
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Servings: 64
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped small and dried for 30 minutes
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp marshmallow cream
- 1 drop pink food coloring
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Chop the maraschino cherries into small pieces.
- Place the chopped cherries on paper towels and allow them to dry for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, heavy cream, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once the mixture reaches a boil, insert a candy thermometer into the saucepan.
- Continue cooking the fudge mixture, stirring frequently, until the thermometer reaches 235°F.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately once the mixture reaches the proper temperature.
- Slowly add the white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream, alternating between the two ingredients while stirring.
- Continue stirring until the white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the pink food coloring.
- Stir until the color is evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Add the chopped, dried maraschino cherries.
- Stir until the cherries are evenly incorporated.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the mixture evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper.
- Transfer the fudge to a cutting board.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces before serving.
Notes
To make this White Chocolate Cherry Fudge gluten free, verify that the white chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, maraschino cherries, food coloring, heavy cream, butter, sugar, and salt are labeled gluten free.
Check the maraschino cherry label carefully, as some brands may include additives or be processed on shared equipment.
Use certified gluten-free marshmallow cream when possible, especially if preparing the fudge for someone with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Prepare the fudge with clean cookware, utensils, measuring cups, parchment paper, and cutting tools to prevent cross-contamination.
If adding toppings such as sprinkles, nuts, crushed cookies, or chocolate drizzle, choose certified gluten-free options only.