Chunky Fruit ‘N’ Nut Fudge Recipe

Name: Chunky Fruit ‘N’ Nut Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (11 ounces) dried cherries; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 package (12 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips; 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1/2 teaspoon almond or rum extract; 1-1/2 cups unsalted cashew halves; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks

Servings: persons

1 package (11 ounces) dried cherries
1 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (12 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/2 teaspoon almond or rum extract
1-1/2 cups unsalted cashew halves
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks

1
In a large bowl, combine cherries and cranberries. Add enough warm water to cover; set aside. Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
2
In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the milk, chips and cream. Cook and stir over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth and blended (mixture will first appear separated, but continue stirring until fully blended). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme and extract.
3
Drain cherries and cranberries; pat dry with paper towels. Stir the fruit, cashews and chocolate chunks into chocolate mixture. Spread into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until set.
4
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.

1754

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (11 ounces) dried cherries, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided, 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Chunky Fruit ‘N’ Nut Fudge falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chunky Fruit ‘N’ Nut Fudge

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