Description
Creamy holiday Cranberry Pistachio Fudge brings festive cheer with its rich, marble-like swirls of crimson and green. Sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios create a delightful texture that makes this dessert perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (396 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup pistachios, chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for effortless extraction.
- Gently heat sweetened condensed milk in a spacious saucepan over medium temperature, periodically stirring to prevent scorching.
- Just before the milk reaches a boiling point, incorporate white chocolate and butter into the warm liquid, continuously whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from heat source and introduce vanilla extract, creating a fragrant base.
- Fold in vibrant crimson cranberries and emerald green pistachios, distributing them evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the luxurious fudge mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an impeccably smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator, allowing the confection to solidify and set for a minimum of two hours.
- After chilling, allow the fudge to rest at ambient temperature for a brief moment to facilitate easier cutting.
- Slice the fudge into precise, bite-sized squares, revealing the festive mosaic of nuts and berries within.
- Serve and delight in this elegant holiday treat that marries rich creaminess with fruity and nutty accents.
Notes
- Swap white chocolate for dark or milk chocolate to suit different taste preferences and create unique flavor variations.
- Use dried cranberries instead of fresh ones for a more concentrated sweet-tart burst and easier mixing.
- Toast pistachios lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a more complex taste profile.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent fudge texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Cooling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg