Description
White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is creamy, festive, and filled with tart cranberries. Perfect for Christmas trays, edible gifts, and cookie exchanges. Quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress—save and make this sweet holiday favorite today!
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup full-fat sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup of white chocolate chips or 6 ounces of finely chopped white chocolate
7 ounces of marshmallow creme (one jar or marshmallow fluff)
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract (for a bright white fudge)
5 ounces dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with foil and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Make the Base: In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, sour cream, butter, and salt.
- Cook to Soft Ball Stage: Stir the mixture frequently over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the temperature reaches 238°F (soft ball stage), stirring occasionally.
- Add White Chocolate: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate. Stir until completely melted and smooth—this may take a few minutes.
- Add Marshmallow and Vanilla: Mix in the marshmallow creme and clear vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently stir in dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the fudge.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into your prepared baking dish. Use an offset spatula to spread it evenly. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use clear vanilla extract to keep the fudge bright white.
Stir constantly when melting to prevent scorching.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze for up to 3 months using parchment to separate layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes + Time (Refrigeration): 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 1g