Who says fudge is just for the holidays? This Cherry Vanilla Fudge recipe is a sweet treat you can enjoy any time of the year. With its creamy vanilla base and pops of maraschino cherry, it's a fun and easy fudge recipe that's perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself!
This fudge is so easy to make it only takes 30 minutes!
A few years ago, I went a little crazy making homemade fudge.
I made:
Red Velvet Fudge and Gingerbread Fudge for the Christmas Holidays. Both of these recipe used flavored marshmallows. Which may only be available during the Christmas baking season. I bought them at Walmart. So check there. The red velvet was a big hit and looked stunning.
I've also made this easy holiday fudge recipe made with a Carnation fudge kit but I decorated it for the Christmas season.
This Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Fudge recipe is flavored and topped with peppermint flavored marshmallows.
One of my all time favorite fudge recipes is this White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge recipe. Perfect for the fall.
In the recipe where I shared the White Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge, I have a cute little fudge story. You might want to check it out. Come back and tell me if you have ever done anything like that.
I decided to make this Cherry Vanilla Fudge recipe because it is perfect any time of the year. It can be a homemade holiday treat but it can also be enjoyed anytime you are craving a sweet treat!
It is rich and creamy just like homemade fudge should be.
How to make Cherry Vanilla Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 box JELLO Vanilla Instant Pudding 3.4 oz
- 12 oz bag white chocolate chips
- 7 oz jar marshmallow fluff
- 8 oz container candied cherries
- sprinkles
- ¼ cup each Wilton Candy Melts in red and white
Directions
- Prepare an 8 x 8-inch square baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large sauce pan bring the sugar, butter, salt and whipping cream to a hard boil over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile, cut the cherries in half and set aside.
- Place the pudding, chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff in a large bowl and set aside.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly once in comes to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes.
- Pour the sugar and cream mixture over the other ingredients.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Fold the cherries into the fudge.
- Carefully pour the fudge mixture into the 8 x 8 inch pan.
- If using sprinkle the sprinkles over the top.
- Allow fudge to harden in the refrigerator about 3 hours or overnight.
- Once fudge has hardened cut into 64 pieces.
- Place each color of candy melts into a sandwich baggie.
- Melt in the microwave about 60 seconds each. Trim the corner and drizzle first the red candy melts over the top of the fudge.
- Repeat with the white candy melts.
- Sprinkle with more sprinkles if desired.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Makes 64 pieces
Cherry Vanilla Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 box JELLO Vanilla Instant Pudding (3.4 oz)
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 7 oz marshmallow fluff
- 8 oz candied cherries
- sprinkles
- ¼ cup each Wilton Candy Melts in red and white
Instructions
- Prepare an 8 x 8-inch square baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large sauce pan bring the sugar, butter, salt and whipping cream to a hard boil over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, cut the cherries in half and set aside.
- Place the pudding, chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff in a large bowl and set aside.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly once in comes to a boil. Boil for 4 minutes.
- Pour the sugar and cream mixture over the other ingredients.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Fold the cherries into the fudge.
- Carefully pour the fudge mixture into the 8 x 8 inch pan.
- If using sprinkle the sprinkles over the top.
- Allow fudge to harden in the refrigerator about 3 hours or overnight.
- Once fudge has hardened cut into 64 pieces.
- Place each color of candy melts into a sandwich baggie. Melt in the microwave about 60 seconds each. Trim the corner and drizzle first the red candy melts over the top of the fudge. Repeat with the white candy melts.
- Sprinkle with more sprinkles if desired.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Amy
I love your fudge recipes.
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Amy.