Cherry Chocolate Fudge

Sep 26, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Origin: Ugandan Vanilla: Extract Easy

Squares of cherry chocolate fudge on parchment

Creamy, sliceable cherry chocolate fudge made the easy way with sweetened condensed milk. Best with Ugandan vanilla (bold, chocolatey, smoky); any pure vanilla works. Makes 64 pieces (about 2 pounds).

Prep 15 min

Cook 7 min

Chill 2 hr

Total 2 hr 22 min

Yield 64 pieces

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Ingredients

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14.0 oz (397.0 g)sweetened condensed milk, 1 can (not evaporated milk)
3.0 cups (510.0 g)semisweet chocolate chips, 18 oz
⅛ tspfine sea salt
¾ cup (105.0 g)dried cherries, chopped
1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the condensed milk, chips, and salt. Stir over low heat until the chips melt and the mixture is smooth and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Or microwave in 45-second bursts, stirring well each time.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Quickly fold in the dried cherries.
Spread evenly in the pan.
Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Lift out using the parchment and cut into 1-inch squares.

Tips

Use chocolate chips or a good bar you like to eat; fudge made with candy coating tastes waxy.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Ugandan (bold, chocolatey, smoky), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cherry chocolate fudge?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 7 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. It makes 64 pieces (about 2 pounds).

How should I store cherry chocolate fudge?

Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 64 servings this recipe makes.

64 Calories / serving

2.9g Fat

9.8g Carbs

0.9g Protein

8.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (64 servings): ~4096 cal · 186g fat · 627g carbs · 58g protein · 563g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 64 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 9 min·0.5 mi·~900 steps
Moderate cycling 7 min·1.4 mi
Swimming laps 9 min
Jogging 6 min·0.5 mi·~950 steps
Stair climbing 6 min·~550 steps
Dancing 10 min
Bodyweight circuit training 7 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 15 min

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