Description
Rich cherry garcia fudge blends sweet cherries and chocolate in a creamy dessert inspired by the classic ice cream flavor. Chocolate lovers will savor this indulgent treat that brings Italian gelato magic to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (540 g / 19 oz) white chocolate chips
- 2 ½ cups (457 g / 16 oz) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 ½ cups (485 g / 17 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsps (58 g / 2 oz) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps cherry-flavored gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Mince maraschino cherries into delicate fragments, then gently blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a pristine fudge texture.
- Melting Phase: In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and optional cherry-flavored gelatin. Gently heat while stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Ingredient Integration: Remove from heat and carefully fold in two-thirds of the chopped cherries and mini chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the molten base.
- Pan Setup: Line a rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, extending edges for easy removal. Pour the fudge mixture, using a flexible spatula to create a perfectly leveled surface.
- Garnishing: Artfully scatter remaining cherry pieces and chocolate chips across the top, gently pressing to anchor them into the fudge’s surface.
- Setting Process: Let the confection rest at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of four hours until the fudge achieves a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Final Presentation: Extract the set fudge using parchment paper handles, transfer to a cutting surface, and slice into precise, uniform squares. Serve chilled or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Drain Cherries Thoroughly: Press maraschino cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing watery fudge and maintaining perfect texture.
- Manage Heat Carefully: Melt chocolate and ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fold Gently: Incorporate mix-ins like cherries and chocolate chips with light, careful folding to preserve their shape and distribute evenly throughout the fudge.
- Chill Completely: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to achieve firm, clean-cutting texture; allows flavors to meld and fudge to set properly for ideal serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg