Chocolate Cherry Nut Fudge

Chocolate Cherry Fudge recipe near a red plaid napkin.

5 from 10 votes

If you love the flavor of chocolate cherry cordials, you'll love this scrumptious chocolate cherry fudge with nuts. It is really easy to make and you only need the microwave!

Prep Time10

Chilling Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cherry, chocolate, fudge

Servings: pieces

Calories: 172cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $8

Equipment

large microwave-safe bowl
Microwave
8 x 8 baking dish
parchment or wax paper
Rubber Spatula
paper towels
cutting board & knife

Ingredients

2 cups milk chocolate morsels
11 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ cup maraschino cherries
½ cup nuts *almonds, walnuts, pecans crushed
½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

Drain and chop maraschino cherries.
Use a paper towel to squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible; set aside.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat the process in 15-second increments.
Once creamy, mix in the extract, cherries, and nuts.
Spread the mixture into a parchment paper lined baking dish with a rubber spatula.
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours until solid.
Once solid, remove the parchment paper from the dish and slice the fudge into cubes.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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