Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Fudge
This easy, no-bake Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Fudge is Sophie’s ultimate holiday treat — creamy, smooth, and bursting with zesty citrus flavor. Studded with tart dried cranberries and infused with bright orange zest, this fudge is an effortless yet elegant dessert perfect for gifting or festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 25 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
18 oz (510 g) high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup (90 g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped
Zest of 2 oranges
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Ensure the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
Add chopped white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl. Stir constantly until the chocolate melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
Remove from heat immediately. Quickly stir in chopped dried cranberries, salt, and most of the orange zest. Mix until evenly combined.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles. Sprinkle the remaining orange zest on top for a fragrant finish.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.
Lift fudge out using the parchment paper. Cut into small squares with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
💡 **Sophie’s Expert Tips**
• Use high-quality white chocolate bars instead of chips for smoother, creamier fudge.
• Don’t overheat the chocolate — gentle, consistent heat prevents graininess.
• Have cranberries and zest ready before melting; the mixture sets quickly.
• For festive flair, add chopped pistachios or a drizzle of dark chocolate once set.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
• Perfect as homemade holiday gifts — pack in tins or wrap in cellophane with ribbon!