5 from 2 votes

This no-bake white chocolate fudge is creamy and decadent, filled with cranberries and a hint of citrus. Try my cranberry bliss bars or puppy chow next!

Thanksgiving is over, which means I am headed full steam into Christmas mode! First on the list is my Cranberry Bliss Fudge.

I made this recently and brought it into my office and several people went out of their way to tell me they had thrown their diets out the window to eat this. It's that good.

What exactly is “cranberry bliss”?

This fudge is creamy and decadent, with white chocolate as the main flavor attraction. It's filled with cranberries and provides a hint of citrus in each bite.

The smell? Oh god, the smell. It smells phenomenal. I found myself opening the container it was in just to inhale the scent.

Maybe I should figure out how to turn this scent into a candle…

Ingredients for cranberry bliss fudge

Cranberry puree

¼ cup water
2 tbsp whole cranberries
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Fudge

3 cups white chocolate, chips or chopped baking bars (about 18 ounces)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
½ tsp orange extract
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp fresh orange zest, about 1 orange's worth

How to make cranberry bliss fudge

Cranberry puree

In a small saucepan, combine water, cranberries and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat when cranberries begin to pop.
Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until you have a somewhat smooth consistency.
Place in small bowl to cool. Set aside.

Fudge

Line an 8×8 baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when it is completely smooth.
Add vanilla and orange extracts and stir to combine. Add dried cranberries and gentle stir to combine.
Pour mixture into prepared dish, using a spatula to press it into the sides and create an even distribution.
Place drops of cranberry puree across the top of the fudge and use a toothpick to swirl them together (by dragging the toothpick through each drop).
Top evenly with orange zest.
Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
Slice into 16 (or 25 if you want them smaller) pieces and enjoy!

This fudge recipe is no bake

There's no baking involved here, but there is the element of patience as you wait for it to set in the fridge. I know, it's the worst.

But the great news is that this is super easy to make and you can make large quantities well ahead of time for a holiday party.

Do I have to add the cranberry puree swirls on top?

The steps to make the cranberry swirls are totally optional, and I did it mostly because I had some leftover cranberry puree and I thought it would look pretty.

You could easily leave that out and it would taste just as good.

But, really… look how pretty.

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