3 Ingredient Cranberry Fudge

This creamy and smooth cranberry fudge is easy to make. It only needs 3 ingredients and you don’t need a candy thermometer to make it. The fudge stores well and is great for a quick dessert or for gifting.

This cranberry fudge is so naturally festive for the holidays. It’s one of my favorite fudge flavors to make this time of year and it is also great for gifting.

Ingredients

• White chocolate chips
• Condensed milk
• Dried cranberries

White chocolate chips: White chocolate chips are melted down and combined with sweetened condensed milk to form the base for this fudge.

Condensed milk: Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk. This fudge will not set with dairy-free condensed milk alternatives.

Dried cranberries: I added sweetened dried cranberries to the fudge to add cranberry flavor and texture.

How to Make Cranberry Fudge

• The chocolate chips and condensed milk are first combined in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between with a spatula, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can also melt the chocolate on the stove.
• Stir in the dried cranberries.
• Transfer the fudge mixture to your prepared loaf pan. Place into the freezer until set.

Expert Tips

• You can double the recipe and put it into an 8 inch square pan if you want to make more fudge.
• White chocolate chips can be harder to melt than other types of chocolate chips. I recommend starting with a new, unopened bag and use a good quality brand of white chocolate chips. Some of the cheaper generic brands don’t melt well. In addition, old or previously opened white chocolate chips also don’t melt well.
• Once the fudge mixture is melted and smooth, you want to work quickly to transfer it to the prepared loaf pan because the mixture will start to thicken as it cools.
• You can add more mix-ins such as chopped pistachios, to add more texture, flavors and colors.

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3 Ingredient Cranberry Fudge

Servings: 21 pieces

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

A creamy cranberry flavored fudge that is easy to make and doesn't require a candy thermometer or stove. This fudge needs just 3 ingredients and is a festive treat for the holidays.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (268 g) white baking chips see note before starting
• 1/2 cup (118 ml/141 g) sweetened full fat condensed milk
• 1/4 cup (32 g) dried cranberries roughly chopped

Instructions

• Line the bottom of an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
• Add white baking chips and condensed milk to a large microwave safe mixing bowl. Heat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between with a spatula until baking chips are completely melted and the mixture is uniform. Your mixture will be very thick.
• Working quickly, stir in the dried cranberries until they are evenly mixed in. Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan.
• Use a spatula to spread the fudge mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan. If desired, you can use the spatula to make wavy patterns across the surface.
• Place fudge into the freezer until set (about 30 minutes). The fudge is ready when it feels firm to the touch. Bring the fudge to room temperature before cutting with a sharp knife. Store uneaten fudge in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

• In the US, white baking chips are commonly referred to as white chocolate chips which is why I use the two terms interchangeably. However, they are not technically white chocolate because they don't contain cocoa butter, so they are always labeled white baking chips or white morsels. 
• White baking chips note: White baking chips can be a little more difficult to melt than other types of chocolate chips. I recommend using a premium brand and starting with a new, not-yet-opened bag. Some cheaper brands don't melt well. In addition, if your baking chips are old or were previously opened and exposed to air, they also don't melt well.
  • Avoid using dairy-free vanilla baking chips. I have found that ones without dairy don't melt or set well. Enjoy Life brand does not work well.
  • I used Nestle white baking morsels to make this fudge. (Amazon | Target | Walmart)*
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• Once the fudge mixture is melted and smooth, you want to quickly stir in the cranberries and transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. The fudge starts to thicken very soon after it is done and it will be harder to work with if you let it cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece, Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 18mg, Fiber: 0.05g, Sugar: 17g, NET CARBS: 18

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

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