So as we are heading into the Valentine season, I thought I would share a recipe that I developed during the Christmas baking season. This fudge is the perfect Christmas or Valentine treat because it’s got those red cherries in it. Black Forest Fudge is the perfect combination of chocolate and cherry and just sweet for your Valentine.
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No Fail Black Forest Fudge
This is a quick no fail fudge recipe. Start by melting chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt at 50% power in the microwave. Or you can melt the chocolate in a double boiler, but the microwave is so much easier.
Meanwhile, whir some cherries in the food processor to create small chunks. This recipe uses glace cherries (those candied cherries you would use for fruit cake), and a little grenadine (cherry syrup) and that is pretty much it. Just stir the cherries and grenadine in once the chocolate has melted.
Spread it all in an 8 x 8 pan which has been lined with parchment paper and chill for a few hours. Cut and serve. YESSSSSSSSS.
Holiday Dessert or Everyday Tread
This Black Forest Fudge is a perfect little dessert for Christmas or Valentine’s Day or really any time you want a delicious treat. And it’s EASY. So be sure to whip up a batch today and share it with your Valentine any day of the week.
If you are looking for more dessert recipes, be sure to check out my other recipes like Rhubarb Crisp or Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Seriously you will love these even if you have NO reason to be gluten free). And if you are looking for another no-bake dessert, be sure to check out Sunshine’s award winning Maple Mousse.
Black Forest Fudge
Equipment
- microwave or double boiler
- mixing bowl
- rubber scrapper
- food processor or knife
- measuring spoons
- parchment paper
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons grenadine
- 1 8 oz container glace cherries like you would purchase for fruit cake
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by adding a layer of parchment paper that goes up the sides of the pan.
- In a microwave safe dish, add chocolate chips, condensed milk and salt. Microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate has fully melted. Alternatively, melt the chocolate over medium heat in a double boiler.
- While the chocolate is melting, rinse and dry the cherries, then chop in the food processor or by hand.
- Add grenadine and chopped cherries o the fully melted chocolate. Stir to combine them. Immediately pour into prepared pan and refrigerate 2-3 hours to chill.
- Once the fudge has completely cooled, cut into 1 inch pieces and store in an airtight container or zipper bag for up to a week. Freeze for up to three months.
