Cherry Coke Fudge Recipes

CHERRY COKE FUDGE

Steps:

• Cut the cherries into quarters. Pat with a paper towel over and over again to remove as much moisture as possible. Continuing patting with a paper towel until there isn't any more moisture. Set aside.
• Line a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick foil. Set aside.
• Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add cherry gelatin and stir continuously, boiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
• Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
• Stir in marshmallow creme and cherry or vanilla extract.
• Fold in dry maraschino cherries.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
• Place powdered sugar in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat.
• Bring just to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth.
• Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.
• Immediately pour over chilled fudge. Use an offset spatula to gently spread the frosting over the top of the fudge.
• Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.
• Cut into small pieces and serve.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• In a microwavable bowl, combine milk and chocolate chips. Microwave on high until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred, about 1 minute. Stir in almonds, cherries and extract. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

CHERRY COLA FLOAT

Steps:

• Chill the cherry cola and place 4 mugs or glasses in the freezer to chill.
• Once chilled, in a pitcher combine the cherry cola and vanilla extract.
• Place two scoops of fudge ripple ice cream in each of four chilled glasses.
• Pour the cola over the ice cream; top each float with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil.
• Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended.
• Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir vigorously.
• Microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and smooth when stirred.
• Do NOT boil.
• Stir in chopped cherries, pecans and almond extract.
• Spread mixture into prepared pan.
• Cover; refrigerate until firm.
• Remove foil; cut into squares.
• Garnish with cherry halves and slivered almonds pressed lightly onto fudge, if desired.
• Serve cold; refrigerate leftover fudge.
• NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHERRY CAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract. Add pie filling; mix well. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over warm cake; spread evenly. Cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.