Description
Spooky, rich dark chocolate fudge swirled with cherry flavor and topped with cherries — perfect for Halloween or gothic-themed treats.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 (3 oz) box cherry gelatin powder
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped (plus extra halves for garnish)
- Red gel food coloring (optional, for dramatic effect)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8‑inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and (optional) almond extract.
- Add the cherry gelatin powder and mix until fully dissolved and well blended into the chocolate mixture.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries. If desired, add a drop or two of red gel food coloring for a blood‑red swirl effect.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Garnish with cherry halves pressed lightly into the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until firm).
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares using a sharp knife (warming the knife in hot water between cuts helps get clean edges).
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can freeze the fudge for up to three months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Use a warm knife between cuts to get smooth clean squares.
- For extra drama, drizzle cherry syrup or extra red gel on top before serving.
- To make dairy‑free, substitute with condensed coconut milk and dairy‑free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
