Cranberry Jewel Fudge
This recipe makes 48 pieces servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 8484 cal |
| pro | 2 g2g pro |
| total fat | 6 g6g total fat |
| sat. fat | 3 g3g sat. fat |
| carb | 10 g10g carb |
| fibre | 1 g1g fibre |
| chol | 3 mg3mg chol |
| sodium | 14 mg14mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 33 calcium |
| iron | 44 iron |
| vit A | 11 vit A |
| vit C | 22 vit C |
| folate | 11 folate |
Since fudge is always a favourite, this is a gift to please just about anyone. A good-quality chocolate, such as Lindt or Callebaut, gives a smooth, rich result.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate , chopped12 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp vanilla
- Cranberry Topping:
- 5 oz white chocolate , coarsely chopped5 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Preparation
Line 8-inch (2 L) square metal cake pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving 1 inch (2.5 cm) extending over sides; set aside.
In bowl, over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt bittersweet chocolate with condensed milk, stirring occasionally, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Cranberry Topping: In bowl, over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt white chocolate; spread over bittersweet chocolate layer. Sprinkle with cranberries, pressing lightly. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
Remove from pan and peel away paper. With hot dry knife, cut into 48 pieces. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.)
Additional information :
Variations
Snow-Ball Chocolate Fudge: Omit Cranberry Topping. Stir in 2 cups (500 mL) miniature marshmallows.
Candy-Covered Fudge: Omit Cranberry Topping. Sprinkle 3/4 cup (175 mL) candy-coated chocolate pieces onto hot fudge; press lightly.
Nut Fudge: Omit Cranberry Topping. Score fudge into 48 pieces. Place toasted pecan or walnut half or piece on each.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2004
- Keywords : Dessert; Cranberries; Chocolate; Simmer; Refrigerate/Chill; Vanilla;







