This Cherry Vanilla Bean Fudge is easy to make and just FIVE ingredients. So deliciously irresistible too!
Over the weekend we celebrated our sweet little Piper turning one!
I can’t believe that she is already one. Since we tried to get pregnant so hard with our other three kids, but Piper just kind of burst into our lives with joy and love . . . I affectionately refer to her as our Cherry On Top.
So we had a Cherry On Top birthday party! We did have an ice cream bar (you know, with cherries for on top) and Cherry Sangria (I made a double batch and it still wasn’t enough).
And as a party favor, we had Cherry Vanilla Bean Fudge!
Guys, I think I’m always going to give away fudge as a party favor from here on out. First of all, I was able to give it out in these absolutely adorable cups that totally fit my theme. (I also made a label for the top that I’m going to share with you later this week!)
Second of all, it is SO EASY. I love making fudge because it is SO EASY. You melt a bunch of stuff together, pour it into a square foil lined pan, wait for it to get hard, cut, and done. And then you do it three more times because you want to make your party guests fat. SO EASY.
You guys this fudge is crazy good. You are going to love it. Here’s the caveat. You need to use these candied cherries. You absolutely totally can use maraschino cherries, but if you do, you need to keep it refrigerated unless you are putting it in your mouth. In the fridge and cold, totally fine. Out for a few hours, mushy mess. So, use candied cherries or proceed with caution. The choice is yours.
Here’s my other caveat. I haven’t tried making it without the vanilla bean paste. I suspect that it will still be insanely delicious, so if you don’t want to drop the cash for the paste, I still think you can make it. BUT! Vanilla bean paste can be found at TJ Max and Marshall’s for like $6 a bottle when you are lucky. #worthit
Cherry Vanilla Bean Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup candied cherries chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8 by 8 inch glass 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.
- Once completely melted, stir in the vanilla bean paste, extract, and then the cherries.
- Pour into the foil lined pan. Put in the refrigerator and let set overnight. Cut into square pieces and store outside of the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
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Cherry Vanilla Bean Fudge
Mir says
Happy birthday to Piper! What an awesome party idea!
Fudge is my go-to gift. It’s delicious and easy, so as long as the packaging is cute, people love it! And I love this flavor. So amazing!
Annie @Maebells says
Oh my gosh how cute! This is such a wonderful idea for a party, and I love that you asked guests to bring books. That is so thoughtful! And this fudge!! YUM! I never would have thought of the cherry vanilla combo, but I love it!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
What a fabulous idea for a party – i bet the fudge was a hit!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Aw, such a cute party theme!! And fudge is a great gift. Easy and it’s good to get it OUT OF THE HOUSE! :) xo
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
Happy birthday to you sweet cherry. :) This fudge looks amazing, Lisa.
I love the easy white chocolate fudge too, ridiculously easy and oh so good. I love me a bit of vanilla paste too, love the flecks. You can make your own paste too. Have you dried the vanilla powder? That’s awesome too.
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Oh dear heavens, I need this fudge in my life! I love that you call Piper your cherry on top–so sweet!
heather @french press says
what a super sweet theme for her party!! I’ll take some fudge and for sure a galls or two of the sangria
Patty Dotson says
This looks yummy, but where do you get vanilla bean paste?
I found mine at TJ Maxx, but you can get on Amazon!
Betty says
Can you use vanilla extract instead oof paste ,it is hard to find ,if so what is ratio
The recipe already calls for vanilla extract, so I would just eliminate the paste. It won’t be quite the same, but it will be delicious.
Jeff says
It didn’t set well over night, but very tasty none the less
I’m so sorry to hear that. Can I asked what type of cherries you used?