Sunday, December 22, 2019
I love recipes that don’t take a lot of time, especially during the holidays, because it’s so crazy, busy and hectic, can you relate? Remember you can always modify any of these recipes, if you don’t have time to get out and get the exact ingredients, and I’ll give you some suggestions along the way.
If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, you can just use vanilla extract. I love using the vanilla bean paste and vanilla though, it just gives it an extra layer of vanilla essence that is really heavenly, in my book.I used candied cherries to give it a pop of color. They are sweet, like what is used in a fruit cake, but doesn’t have as much flavor as maraschino cherries do. If you opt to use maraschino cherries, make sure you drain and dry them well with paper towel before chopping, but you could use dried cherries, as another option if you want a tart element.
Smooth Vanilla Bean Fudge
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1/2 cup candied cherries chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts of choice
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk in a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stirring regularly or microwave until melted. Once mixture is melted, stir in the vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract and mix.
- Add in chopped cherries and nuts and pour into prepared pan.
- Place in the refrigerator and let set overnight.
- Cut into 1 inch squares and store outside of the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Great for gifting!
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