Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge is an easy 4-ingredient fudge that tastes just like the original! This rich and delicious fudge is a perfect cherry dessert for the loves in your life.
Some of my favorite memories from childhood have to do with my parents going out of their way to make things feel special. Like the time I was led on a long scavenger hunt Christmas morning to eventually find my brand new bright orange sled. Or the time we finished opening presents and had a huge breakfast waiting for us on the kitchen table. Or the time we thought we had finished opening presents….only to have my parents show up with one last (BIG) present for each of us!
There are memories from times other than Christmas, too…..like the birthday party I had that was Halloween themed, when my dad made an awesome “Pin the Nose on the Witch” game. Or the “Pig Out” nights we used to plan as a family….where we would watch movies and pig out on all kinds of yummy food. Or the “staycations” my parents used to plan for us before staycations were a thing.
And then there was a Valentine’s Day….when my dad came home from work with a special Valentine’s Day treat for the four of us kids to share. And for some reason, it seemed so special to me! Like he had gone out of his way to think of us and surprise us on this day that is usually not so special for kids. Don’t get me wrong – we had Valentine’s Day mailboxes at school….and my mom usually gave us each a little something…..but there was just something about that special chocolate treat that stuck with me!
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge – A perfect Valentine’s gift
I’m all about doing special little things for my kiddos…..maybe even too much! I try not to over-do it, but on any given holiday, there’s a lot going on around here! Things like special decorations and breakfasts and presents and notes…..and, of course, treats! This Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge is the start of my Valentine’s Day treats (hey….it’s just over a month away!) It’s quick, easy, and tastes just like a chocolate covered cherry cordial. Delicious! And definitely special.
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. Nutella
- 1 c. maraschino cherries halved
Instructions
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In medium saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk slightly.
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Add chocolate chips and Nutella and heat at medium-low temperature, stirring constantly, until chocolate is completely melted.
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Pour into greased 6x9 inch or similar sized pan.
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Top with cherries, pressing them down gently into the top of the fudge.
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Refrigerate until firm.
Enjoy!
Also be sure to check out these other easy fudge recipes!
Your kids will love these 5 Valentine’s Day Mocktails from The Kitchn with their chocolate cherry cordial fudge!
Vanessa says
I am the only one in my household that likes cordial cherries. I don’t care. 🙂 I am going to make this fudge. It looks delicious!
Cathy Trochelman says
Yay Vanessa!! You won’t want to share it, anyway! 😉
Ali @ JamHands.net says
So, so pretty. 🙂 Pinning this, I can’t get enough cherries!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Ali! This fudge is loaded with cherries so you should be good to go! 🙂
Julie Evink says
My mouth is seriously watering! I want this!
Betty Daniels says
This looks so good.
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Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
Love the ease of this recipe and perfect cherry red for Valentine’s Day? Yes please! Thanks Cathy!
Winnie says
These look INCREDIBLE !!
The Tumbleweed Contessa says
Beautiful pictures. Not to mention an awesome recipe. This says Happy Valentine’s Day to me.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Lauren Mitchell says
The Cherry Fudge looks absolutely fabulous!
Mariel says
Oooh, these are so pretty for Valentine’s Day! Yum!
The Happy Gal says
Mouth is watering right now!
Kelly LifemadeSweeter says
What an awesome treat Cathy and the cherries look so pretty, perfect for Valentine’s Day:)
Amy Engberson says
My husband is a huge fan of chocolate covered cherries! I know he would go crazy for this. I’m definitely going to surprise him with some!
Maria says
Ohhhh this looks amazing!!!!! What a great fudge idea, love the cherries in there!!!! All your other fudge recipes look amazing!!!!
Simply Suzannes at Home says
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Oh my goodness!!!
I LOVE cherries and chocolate. A must try!
Thanks so much for sharing,
Suzanne
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says
Oh my oh my – drooling. 2 of my favorite things together.
Ashley @3littlegreenwoods says
I just added all the ingredients to my grocery list. We will be eating these this afternoon! They would make wonderful teacher gifts for Valentine’s Day!
Nicole @WonkyW says
This is my kind of fudge! I love chocolate & cherries together.
Melissa @ LoveBugLiving says
Love cherries! Your pictures are great too.
Melissa
http://www.lovebugliving.com
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I love this, Cathy! I love to give my kiddos littel treats for Valentine’s Day – they would love your fudge! Pinned and shared on FB 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Freedom Fridays!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Hi Cathy! Just stopping by to let you know that you’re being featured at Freedom Fridays- and this week’s party is live if you’d like to stop by and grab a button or link up this week! Have a great weekend!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much for the feature and for letting me know, Jamie! Much appreciated!
Katie @ Made to be a Momma says
I don’t know what looks better the chocolate or the cherries?! It looks divine and your photography is beautiful! Thanks for sharing at ” Hit Me With Your Best Shot Link Party!” I hope you will swing by again tonight!
Stephanie Kay says
YUM! Those look delicious. Nothing says Valentine’s like chocolate!! Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.
Debbie says
Oh my goodness! Growing up my dad always loved the chocolate covered cherries. I’m going to have to try these! Thanks for sharing!
Jocie@OPC says
woah, this looks way to good to keep in the house! thanks for linking up at Creativity Unleashed and featuring you tomorrow on the blog. 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Jocie! It is definitely dangerous to keep this around the house….but it makes a great gift!! Thanks for the feature!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
These were totally featured this week at Freedom Fridays With All My Bloggy Friends!!!
Hugs and thanks for sharing!!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thank you, Evelyn! I appreciate the feature!!
Carolyn C says
Anything you can use instead of Nutella? My husband does not like Nutella.
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My hubby’s favorite! Need to make him this!
Cathy Trochelman says
Ooh he will LOVE it!
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Hello! There cherry chocolate fudge looks delicious. How do you store and what is the shelf life? Thanks!
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Leah says
What can you used in place of Nutella? My partners are allergic to hazel nut
Joyce says
I do not like hazelnut. Any suggestions on a substitute
Cathy Trochelman says
You can use chocolate sunflower butter, or almond butter, even peanut butter. There are a lot of options at the store these days!
Melissa says
Is there something other than Nutella I can use?
Cathy Trochelman says
I would just substitute with additional chocolate chips.