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Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge

by Gabriela - Updated December 20, 2023 | 2 Comments
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Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge is an easy recipe you can make during the holidays. It is decadent and super easy to make. You can enjoy it with family and friends, and you can gift it if you want to! On top of all these advantages, fudge IS delicious!

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This recipe is part of my collection of dessert recipes where you can find a variety of recipes for entertaining. Some are made with chocolate, some are not. However, if you are a chocolate lover, you might want to check out this homemade chocolate, a recipe I grew up with. For Christmas, try these easy chocolate truffles, or this coffee chocolate fudge with pecans. And finally, you need to try these Raffaello Coconut Almond Confections, perfect for gifting during the holidays and so easy to make.

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Why you should make this recipe

We shouldn't make fudge just for the holidays. It is decadent, super easy to make, and can be enjoyed with family and friends. On top of all these advantages, fudge IS delicious!

It is such a simple recipe and so versatile! When you make fudge, you can basically add anything your heart desires while that chocolate is melting, from nuts to marshmallows to white chocolate or coffee. The sky is the limit!

This recipe of Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge has it all: different textures, the right sweetness, and it looks gorgeous, which in my opinion, is a good thing. If you wrap it in a cute box, fudge could be a wonderful Thanksgiving or Christmas gift. Who doesn't like a sweet treat around the holidays?

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The results are fantastic if you follow the recipe and measure the ingredients precisely. Also, if you prefer tart cherries over cranberries, go ahead and use them. If you prefer walnuts or pecans instead of pistachios, go ahead and use them as well.

Related: check out this recipe for Sea Salt Fudge.

Ingredients you need

  • Semisweet chocolate chips- try to use the best quality of chocolate you can get
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Dried cranberries
  • Optional: replace cranberries with tart cherries if you like them better
  • Also, walnuts or chopped pecans work well too.
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How To Make Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge

Step 1. Line a square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil. Grease foil with butter.

Step 2. Place chocolate chips and condensed milk in a medium bowl on top of a water bath, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the simmering water underneath. Melt the chocolate, stirring every minute, until smooth. Stir in vanilla, marshmallows, nuts, and cranberries.

Step 3. Immediately pour into the pan. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm. Remove the fudge from the pan, using foil edges to lift. Cut into nine rows by eight rows, or cut into diamond shapes.

Recipe faqs

What kind of marshmallows can I use?

This recipe can use mini marshmallows or regular ones. If you use the regular ones, just cut them into small pieces. After all, make this recipe yours and enjoy it!

How long will this pistachio cranberry marshmallow fudge last, and how to store it?

Fudge is considered candy, and candies have a high percentage of sugar and very low moisture, which means they do not spoil very fast. If you make and store it properly, you can use it anytime you need to make or bring a treat. Fudge is a perfect treat to make in large batches, just for gifting.
It will last several weeks in the refrigerator tucked in an airtight container and about two weeks at room temperature. Ensure that it is not exposed to the environment and stays inside a container so it doesn't dry out. Getting dry is one of the reasons we usually throw the fudge away.

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Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge

Pistachio Cranberry Marshmallow Fudge is an easy recipe that can be made during the holidays. It is decadent, super easy to make, you can enjoy it with family and friends, and you can gift it if you want to! On top of all these advantages, fudge IS delicious!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 25 pieces
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Gabriela
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (3 cups)
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • Optional: replace cranberries with tart cherries if you like them better
  • Also walnuts or chopped pecans work well too.
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Instructions

  • Line a square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil. Grease foil with butter.
  • Place chocolate chips and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Place the bowl on top of a water bath. Melt the chocolate, stirring every minute, until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla, marshmallows, nuts, and cranberries. Immediately pour into pan. Sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Remove fudge from pan, using foil edges to lift. Cut into 9 rows by 8 rows, or cut into diamond shapes.
  • Perfect for the holidays, as a gift.

Notes

Note: Just a quick tip about making fudge! It's super important to use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is thick and sweet, perfect for getting that fudgy texture and taste we all love. If you swap it with evaporated milk, which is thinner and not sweet, your fudge might end up more like a liquid than that yummy treat we're aiming for.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. kathy says

    December 18, 2023 at 7:44 pm

    i just made this and the fudge is really soft any ideas to make it harder shoul i add more marshmallows i had doubled it and even used 2 12 oz cans of evaporated milk instead of 2 14 oz cans thanks

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    • Gabriela says

      December 19, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      My recipe doesn't have evaporated milk. It has condensed milk, which is very different. These two are not interchangeable. Here are some ideas on how to fix it:
      More Chocolate Chips: This will help thicken the mixture. Since the recipe is doubled, consider adding an extra cup or two of chocolate chips.
      Add Dry Ingredients: Consider adding more marshmallows, or perhaps some powdered sugar or cocoa powder to help absorb the excess liquid.
      Freeze Instead of Refrigerating: Freezing might give it a firmer texture, though it may soften again when returned to room temperature.

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