Because we can… Cherry Coke Fudge! A decadent cherry fudge topped with a Coca-Cola chocolate frosting! This irresistible fudge is sure to be a hit this holiday season!
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The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it’ll come to an end. With two young boys that are rapidly growing up, every single holiday season is so important to me. I try to relish each and every moment, capture as many pictures as possible, and enjoy the time I have with them when Christmas is just so magical.
One of the ways we enjoy the holidays is by making treats together. We don’t eat them all ourselves, of course not! Half the fun is handing them out to friends and family so they can enjoy them too.
Today I’m sharing this Cherry Coke Fudge in honor of one of my dear friends who inspires me each and every day. Let me tell you about Ann. She’s the hardest working person I know. She’s a mom, a nurse, a friend, a daughter, a wife, and so much more. Her schedule is NUTS. Nuts I tell you! I’ll see her in the morning and she’ll have just got off her hospital shift a few hours before and amazingly, shockingly, manages to have a smile on her face and a kind word for me. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention she’s hilarious.
She’s always there to listen to me complain about the little things and to offer support. She lets me bounce recipe ideas off of her and is somewhat of a genius in coming up with recipes for me to share with you all. She makes it to her daughter’s swim meets in spite of only getting a few hours of sleep the night before.
She takes care of her mom who just had back surgery and drives an hour to work each way. She does it ALL… and somehow manages not to make me feel like the laziest person alive. You guys, she does all this… with a smile.
There’s a lot more I could say but I’m sure I’ve embarrassed her enough with just this. She’s my hero, and she deserves the very best. I have a special treat for Ann this week and I know she’s going to love it.
You guys. I am IN LOVE with these personalized Coca-Cola bottles! I ordered THREE separate times because I kept thinking of names and different words I wanted on the bottles. I ordered one for everyone in my family and I’m going to put the bottles in our Christmas stockings this year – so fun!
Oh, yes I did….
The great thing about this recipe is it’s made in a 9×13 baking dish so you’re going to have a TON of fudge! Great for sharing with friends and family this holiday season!
Enjoy!
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How To Make Cherry Coke Fudge
Cherry Coke Fudge
Ingredients
Cherry Fudge
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cherry gelatin Jell-O
- 12 oz white baking chips 1 12oz bag
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp cherry or vanilla extract
- 10 oz maraschino cherries 1 10oz jar drained
Coca-Cola Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp Coca-Cola
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cherry Fudge
- Cut the cherries into quarters. Pat with a paper towel over and over again to remove as much moisture as possible. Continuing patting with a paper towel until there isn't any more moisture. Set aside.
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick foil. Set aside.
- Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add cherry gelatin and stir continuously, boiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
- Stir in marshmallow creme and cherry or vanilla extract.
- Fold in dry maraschino cherries.
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
Coca-Cola Frosting
- Place powdered sugar in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat.
- Bring just to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.
- Immediately pour over chilled fudge. Use an offset spatula to gently spread the frosting over the top of the fudge.
- Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.
- Cut into small pieces and serve.
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Tabathia B says
My mother is my #unsunghero. She is a survivor of domestic abuse, has lost her mother, aunt, 3 brothers and 1 sister to cancer and her other 2 sisters years ago. She lost 3 siblings within 5 years of each other. She was really sick a few years ago when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter and she was supportive of me and was so strong during her illness. She doesn’t have a bitter bone in her body.
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Susan Broughton says
My husband is my unsung hero. We have been married for 35 years and he’s always been there for me through everything!
Amanda says
My parents are my unsung heroes. This year has been really difficult for me medically, and they have been there every step of the way, with it affecting them more emotionally than it did me. I don’t think I would have made it through without them, driving me to appointments, doing laundry, cooking for me, and letting me recuperate at their house.
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
this fudge seriously look legit trish!!! oh and eric is doing the dishes right now so yeah… hero!
HS says
My husband is my unsung hero, he helps with lots of chores at our new home. I don’t think I can ever get them all done by myself.
D SCHMIDT says
My unsung hero is my husband, he has been going through some serious medical issues and still manages to work full time and attend college. He literally dedicates his life to being a good husband and father, I am amazed at all the challenges he tries to overcome.
Peggy Bauer says
My unsung hero is my husband. We have raised five children. A daughter and two sets of twin boy’s. I have always been able to rely on him for the smallest of things like changing a diaper to the biggest of things like our first born daughter leaving home. He has always put us first. He’s our unsung hero!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am in love with this!!! And this post, it’s amazing.
Auntiepatch says
My mother was, and still is, my unsung hero. She made clothes for my sister and me from Kindergarten to junior high school. She served on the PTA board as President, Vice President, and Secretary. Living in a small town that she loved, she decided to become the “welcome hostess” to new families to the valley with gifts that she picked up from local merchants. In her spare time, she picked up puppies and kittens from the local shelter and took them to retirement homes to brighten the day of the old people living there.
One time when she heard on the radio that a local shelter was giving away dogs for free because of over crowding, she called me to drive a second car 80 miles to help her collect 25 (Yes, 25) dogs. We had them in new homes in less than 4 weeks. I will never forget the look on my father’s face when he got home from work!
She always had a smile on her face and everyone wanted to be her friend. The front door was never locked and there was always a chair at the table for anyone visiting or just hungry. I could go on and on. As I said before; is was, and still is, my hero.
Kesha says
My mom is my unsung hero! She is my best friend! She is so giving of herself to me and to others! She is always finding someone in need and always does things to help them out! Even if it is just praying for them! She is the best Mommy in the world! She is Godly, caring, loving and so very unselfish! She deserves the world!
Kristy Tidwell says
My unsung hero is my mother in law. She has and is still raising nine kids, she has two still at home and she works as a cafeteria lady at the local high school. Her husband works based on an hourly basis and they live very simply. However she will bend over backwards and give every cent she has to her children. For example, we drove to Utah for thanksgiving and she wouldn’t let us buy anything for thanksgiving or the wedding luncheon for my brother in law. She spoiled the kids with a new toy for the long drive home, she gave me money to help with the trip and she volunteered to watch all three kids while my hubby and I spent a couple hours at the nearest lds temple. I know they have no savings and a very small income but she does everything in her power to provide for her children and me by marriage ?. She truly is wonderful and always sacrifices her needs
Elena says
My husband is my unsung hero. He was by my side when I was sick and basically saved my life. He is always there for me
Starla says
Yum! Those look delicious and so pretty! My guardian angel, my precious Nana is my unsung hero. She passed this past May 2nd, just 14 days shy of her 81st birthday. Growing up, she was basically my mom,dad, grandparents all in one. Meanwhile keeping up a big house, taking care of her disabled son who later passed because of an assault injury and taking care of her husband who passed after their son. She is the absolute strongest one person I have ever had the blessing of knowing and although this year has been the worst of my life, I must keep going knowing that she is with me all the time. I know she is no longer suffering and that is what allows me to keep doing life here without her. She loved the holidays so I am trying my best to live within her! xo
Amy Orvin says
My mom is my unsung hero. She is always giving and has so much amazing love to give everyone. She stayed in a bad marriage just to keep her family together even though she didn’t want to be in it anymore. She stayed for her kids and sacrificed her life and happiness. Her kids are grown and she is free from the bad marriage now. I think that makes her a unsung hero!
mami2jcn says
My husband is our unsung hero. He had a vasectomy after our 2nd child was born, but 2 years after that we regretted our decision. He was brave enough to have reversal to make me happy. We have had 2 more children since. He is willing to go to the moon and back for us.