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White chocolate cranberry fudge stacked high on vintage white pedestal. Greenery and fresh cranberries can be seen in background.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

This White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is rich, festive and perfectly irresistible! This creamy white chocolate fudge is beautifully studded with tart, ruby colored dried cranberries - unbelievably stunning on dessert tables and cookie plates. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to your Christmas dessert trays!
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry fudge, white chocolate cranberry fudge
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 197kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine granulated sugar, sour cream, butter and salt in a heavy 2 qt saucepan.
    2 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup sour cream, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to soft ball stage, 238°F. Use a candy thermometer like this one to make sure the fudge isn't over or undercooked.
  • Remove from heat and stir in white chocolate chips until fully melted. This will take several minutes.
    1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Stir in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract until smooth and blended.
    7 ounces marshmallow creme, 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • Stir in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
    5 ounces dried cranberries
  • Pour into the baking dish. Use an offset spatula to spread and smooth if need. Cool to room temperature.
  • Chill in refrigerator for several hours before cutting into squares and serving.

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Notes

Storage Information
  • Room Temperature or Refrigerator: Fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Transfer to a freezer safe container using pieces of parchment to separate the layers. Fudge can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in refrigerator.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Offset Spatula | Candy Thermometer | 9x13 Baking Dish with Straight Sides

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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