This homemade Cranberry Orange Fudge made with white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, dried cranberries, orange zest and orange extract is a quick and easy dessert recipe you have to try for Christmas 2023.
Line the bottom and sides of an 8X8 inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
Set aside some cranberries and grated orange zest to sprinkle on top.
Pour water into a pot and heat on high heat until boiling. In a heatproof bowl ( I used a glass one ) put chopped chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and butter.
When the water in the pot starts boiling, reduce the heat so that it simmers, place a heatproof bowl over the pot to make a double boiler.
Make sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch water in the pot, keep the distance of about 2 inches between them. Stir with spatula constantly until the chocolate melts and it becomes completely smooth, about 8 minutes.
When it's ready, remove from heat and, working quickly, add the dried cranberries, grated orange peel and orange extract and mix until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the already prepared pan, spread evenly and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cranberries and orange peel. Leave in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Cut into cubes before serving.
Notes
Use high quality white chocolate for richer taste. Chop the chocolate finely so that it melts more easily.
Make sure that the bottom of a heat proof bowl in the double boiler does not touch the water in the pan below
How to store? In an airtight container, refrigerated for up to 7 days.
Can it be frozen? Yes, cut into cubes and put in a freezer box with parchment paper between the layers.