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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

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This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve…

Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

First of all, this is a recipe for homemade fudge, quick and easy, made of only 6 ingredients and in 15 minutes. It´s chocolate creamy and at the same time pistachio makes it crunchy, while dried cranberries provide sour – sweet taste.

Holidays are coming, there is only little time left until Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year will be here in no time. Therefore, it´s time to start thinking about what to prepare. Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is the time for the whole family to be together, there is a positive, festive atmosphere all around and of course, there is a sweet treat.

Everybody loves tasty desserts that are quick and easy to prepare and Cranberry Pistachio Fudge is one of those. You will love its taste, as much as its looks, because it looks perfect on the holiday plate and completes the holiday atmosphere.

This Fudge is a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas menu or New Year‘s Eve feast. Cranberry Pistachio Fudge is quick, simple and easy to prepare.

As I enjoy holidays so much, I´m looking forward to them and one way to start holiday euphoria is to think about what I´m going to prepare, because we all like rich holiday feasts with many delicious dishes on the table. However, to sum up with – 6 ingredients + 15 minutes of your time = Cranberry Pistachio Fudge.

What is necessary to prepare Cranberry Pistachio Fudge?

All you need is:

  • 1 (14 ounces) can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 14 ounces White chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Pistachios, chopped

How to prepare Cranberry Pistachio Fudge?

Pour sweetened condensed milk in a large dish and warm it, at medium heat. After that add chocolate and butter before the milk starts to boil, then stir until chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and fold in vanilla and pistachios and cranberries, too.

Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 inch pan, which is lined with parchment paper and make it smooth. Finally, put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Before serving, it should be taken out of the fridge and left at a room temperature for few minutes. The fudge should be cut into 36 pieces.

The fudge should be kept refrigerated for no longer than a week.

WELL, THIS WAS JUST A SHORT VERSION OF THE RECIPE THAT YOU CAN FIND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST, ALONG WITH THE QUANTITIES OF THE NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve…

How to store Cranberry Pistachio Fudge?

They can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place. If you keep them in the refrigerator, put a couple of paper kitchen towels in the box and they will absorb the extra moisture. 

Use high quality white chocolate because it will give your fudge a perfect taste. If you want to make pistachio flavor more intense, toast them in the oven at 350F for 5-6 minutes. 

Therefore, holidays are coming soon, so try to spend them the best way possible, enjoying some good company and the divine taste of Cranberry Pistachio Fudge.

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve…

Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

Christmas is coming and I’m so happy, feeling like a kid. I enjoy trying out new recipes and preparing old ones. Here you can find everything you need for CHRISTMAS. Looking for more desserts? Check out our DESSERTS page. 

It´s quick and easy fun and it can be done by everyone. If you are looking for more interesting holiday recipes, then visit our page HOLIDAY RECIPES.  If you are a fan of pistachios and cranberries – this is a recipe for you! Enjoy the holidays!

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve…

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve…

Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

Yield: 36
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This quick and easy Cranberry Pistachio Fudge made of white chocolate, sweet condensed milk, dried cranberries and pistachios are just perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year´s Eve

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounces) can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 14 ounces White chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Pistachios, chopped

Instructions

  1. First, line an 8 X 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Pour sweet condensed milk in a large dish and warm it, at medium heat, stirring it from time to time.
  3. After that add chocolate and butter before the milk starts to boil, then stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in vanilla and pistachios and cranberries, too.
  5. Pour the mixture into the pan and make it smooth. Finally, put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  6. Before serving, it should be taken out of the fridge and left at a room temperature for few minutes.
  7. The fudge should be cut into 36 pieces.

Notes

  • The fudge should be kept refrigerated for no longer than a week.

How to store Cranberry Pistachio Fudge?

  • They can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place. If you keep them in the refrigerator, put a couple of paper kitchen towels in the box and they will absorb the extra moisture. 
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 138Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g

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Marilynn

Sunday 7th of July 2024

This looks amazing…all my favourite ingredients! I was just wondering if this could be made ahead of time and frozen until the holidays?

Dragana

Monday 8th of July 2024

Hi Marilynn,

Fudge can also be frozen for up to 3 months, in an airtight container.

Best, Dragana

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Vicky

Wednesday 15th of November 2023

Do you use the dried cranberries that have sugar such as Craisins?

Dragana

Wednesday 15th of November 2023

No Vicky, without sugar.

Best, Dragana

Helene

Sunday 22nd of October 2023

Would it be possible to do in microwave? If so what would you suggest

Dragana

Tuesday 7th of November 2023

Hi Helene,

I always recommend to follow the recipe. But if is necessary, it can be done in the microwave, but you have to work in shorter intervals of 5-10 seconds.

Best, Dragana

Marion

Sunday 20th of November 2022

the white chocolate is it couverture chocolate or compound, thanks

Dragana

Sunday 20th of November 2022

Its better to use high quality white chocolate, Marion.

Best regards Dragana

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