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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge is a no-bake, festive treat made with creamy white chocolate, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy pistachios. Sweet, tart, and nutty, it’s perfect for holiday gifts, dessert trays, or a quick indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • 3/4 cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, salt, and optional orange zest.
  4. Fold in most of the chopped pistachios and cranberries, reserving some for topping.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Sprinkle reserved pistachios and cranberries over the fudge, pressing them in gently.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours or until fully set.
  8. Lift out of the pan using parchment overhang, cut into 36 small squares, and serve or package for gifting.

Notes

  • Use high-quality white chocolate for best texture and flavor.
  • Do not use fresh cranberries; they contain too much moisture.
  • Optional orange zest adds brightness and balances sweetness.
  • Microwave method: melt chocolate and milk in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
  • For nut-free version, substitute pistachios with seeds or omit entirely.

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