Cranberry Pecan Christmas Fudge with sweetened condensed milk is the perfect sweet treat for the holiday season. A layer of white chocolate fudge with dried cranberries over classic chocolate fudge with cinnamon chips and pecans creates the best fudge ever that tastes just like Christmas.
Line an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
For the Cinnamon Chocolate Pecan Fudge Layer
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, 2 tablespoons of butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, and ½ can of sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Add the chopped pecans and stir to combine.
Evenly spread the chocolate pecan fudge layer into the bottom of the prepared pan with a knife or offset spatula.
For the White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Layer
Place the white chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons of butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ can of sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the dried cranberries.
Carefully pour the cranberry white fudge mixture across the top of the chocolate pecan fudge layer and spread it evenly with a knife or offset spatula.
Cover with foil and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, up to overnight. Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into 1 to 1 ½ inch squares, wiping the blade between cuts, if necessary.
Storage & Freezing
Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.To freeze Christmas fudge, tightly wrap it in wax paper, then in foil, and place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to a few months.
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Notes
For the best flavor and smoothest texture, use good quality chocolate like Ghirardelli.
To keep parchment paper from slipping around the pan, brush some butter on the pan before laying down the parchment.
Let the Christmas fudge cool completely before cutting.
Take the fudge out of the refrigerator 5-10 minutes before cutting. If the fudge is too cold, it could splinter when cut.
Can't Find Cinnamon Chips?
If you can't find cinnamon chips, increase the semi-sweet chocolate chips to 1 ½ cups and add 1-2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, to taste. The mixture is very forgiving so if you need to let it cool a little, taste it, and add more cinnamon, you can reheat it until smooth, mix in the nuts, and spread it in the pan.I do not recommend making your own cinnamon chips. The recipes I've tried call for granulated sugar, which makes the fudge grainy. If you have a great recipe for homemade cinnamon chips, let me know!