Best Quick Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cashew Fudge Recipes

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PERFECT CRANBERRY CASHEW FUDGE



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Turn into a complete 'Christmas Tree Hugger' with this updated version of 'Yo Mamma's fudge.' The ultra smooth and creamy consistency of this fab fudge paired with the tart and tangy cherry-flavored dried cranberries and the tender crunch of the whole cashews makes this treat one more reason to leave the decorations up all year long. Merry Christmas all year long!

Provided by Karen H.

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup salted whole cashews
½ cup cherry-flavored dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
  • Combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Fold cashews and dried cranberries into the chocolate mixture; stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm, 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 135.4 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

THELMA LOU'S CASHEW FUDGE



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Make and share this Thelma Lou's Cashew Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4-2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and continue cooking, stirring until the mixture boils. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is of fudge consistency. Add the nuts. Spread in the prepared pan and cool.

CRANBERRY FUDGE



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This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though they may seem decadent, each little bite is filled with tons of fabulous, guilt-free flavor. -Delia Kennedy, Deer Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/3 pounds (81 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup reduced-fat evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray; set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until thickened and glossy, about 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Spread into prepared pan; refrigerate until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; discard foil. Cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

OUTRAGEOUS CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY FUDGE CAKE



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Make and share this Outrageous Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup ocean spray whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup ocean spray jellied cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Make cake:.
  • Heat oven to 325ºF. Line an 8-inch round cake pan with foil. Coat foil with cooking spray. Dust pan with flour, tapping to remove excess.
  • Microwave 2/3 cup chocolate chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate in large microwave-safe bowl on High for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Return to microwave for 30 additional seconds if necessary to melt chocolate.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce and sugar, mixing well. Add eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder, stirring until well mixed. Pour batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Refrigerate one hour or until cold.
  • Make glaze:.
  • Microwave cream and chocolate chips together in medium microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute on High. Stir until smooth. Return to microwave for 30 additional seconds if necessary to melt chocolate. Add cranberry sauce, mixing well.
  • Turn cake out onto flat serving plate. Remove foil. Spread glaze over top allowing some to drip down sides of cake. Chill about 1 hour or until glaze is firm. Can be made a day ahead of time. Store at room temperature.

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