Description
This no-bake Halloween Dracula Dark Cherry Fudge is a spooky and decadent dessert. Rich dark chocolate is swirled with bloody cherry and topped with maraschino cherries for a vampire-worthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 (3 oz) box cherry gelatin powder
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
- Extra maraschino cherry halves for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a saucepan, combine dark chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- In a small bowl, toss chopped maraschino cherries with cherry gelatin powder. Add this mixture to the melted fudge base and gently swirl.
- For a dramatic effect, add a few drops of red gel food coloring on top and use a toothpick to create bloody red marbling.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Press a few cherry halves on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift out using parchment paper, slice into 36 squares, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chop cherries finely to prevent watery pockets.
- Coat cherries in gelatin before adding to prevent bleeding.
- Dip your knife in hot water and wipe between slices for clean cuts.
- Add nuts or Oreo bits for extra crunch.
- Layer with white chocolate for a contrasting look.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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