Description
A quick and indulgent fudge recipe featuring chocolate and pecans, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional finely chopped pecans for rolling
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving overhang for easy lifting (3 minutes).
- In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly (3–4 minutes).
- Once boiling, continue cooking while stirring so it doesn’t scorch (4–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract until completely melted and smooth (2 minutes).
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed (1 minute).
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula (2 minutes).
- Gently press pecan halves into the surface for a bakery-style finish (2 minutes).
- Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate until fully set (about 2 hours).
- Lift out, slice into squares, and enjoy every rich bite (3 minutes).
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Allow sufficient time for the fudge to set before cutting.
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg