Because we can… Cherry Coke Fudge! A decadent cherry fudge topped with a Coca-Cola chocolate frosting! This irresistible fudge is sure to be a hit this holiday season!
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The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it’ll come to an end. With two young boys that are rapidly growing up, every single holiday season is so important to me. I try to relish each and every moment, capture as many pictures as possible, and enjoy the time I have with them when Christmas is just so magical.
One of the ways we enjoy the holidays is by making treats together. We don’t eat them all ourselves, of course not! Half the fun is handing them out to friends and family so they can enjoy them too.
Today I’m sharing this Cherry Coke Fudge in honor of one of my dear friends who inspires me each and every day. Let me tell you about Ann. She’s the hardest working person I know. She’s a mom, a nurse, a friend, a daughter, a wife, and so much more. Her schedule is NUTS. Nuts I tell you! I’ll see her in the morning and she’ll have just got off her hospital shift a few hours before and amazingly, shockingly, manages to have a smile on her face and a kind word for me. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention she’s hilarious.
She’s always there to listen to me complain about the little things and to offer support. She lets me bounce recipe ideas off of her and is somewhat of a genius in coming up with recipes for me to share with you all. She makes it to her daughter’s swim meets in spite of only getting a few hours of sleep the night before.
She takes care of her mom who just had back surgery and drives an hour to work each way. She does it ALL… and somehow manages not to make me feel like the laziest person alive. You guys, she does all this… with a smile.
There’s a lot more I could say but I’m sure I’ve embarrassed her enough with just this. She’s my hero, and she deserves the very best. I have a special treat for Ann this week and I know she’s going to love it.
You guys. I am IN LOVE with these personalized Coca-Cola bottles! I ordered THREE separate times because I kept thinking of names and different words I wanted on the bottles. I ordered one for everyone in my family and I’m going to put the bottles in our Christmas stockings this year – so fun!
Oh, yes I did….
The great thing about this recipe is it’s made in a 9×13 baking dish so you’re going to have a TON of fudge! Great for sharing with friends and family this holiday season!
Enjoy!
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How To Make Cherry Coke Fudge
Cherry Coke Fudge
Ingredients
Cherry Fudge
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cherry gelatin Jell-O
- 12 oz white baking chips 1 12oz bag
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp cherry or vanilla extract
- 10 oz maraschino cherries 1 10oz jar drained
Coca-Cola Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp Coca-Cola
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cherry Fudge
- 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.
Coca-Cola Frosting
- 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.
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Maria Glenn says
My husband is my unsung hero. Around this time last year he literally saved my life. My liver was failing and I didn’t recognize him or even my children. When he came home from work, he found me in the bathroom babbling, not even able to talk. He promptly got me dressed and rushed me to the ER. The ER Doctor said if he had not have found me when he did, I would have been dead in a couple hours. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital and was still bedridden when I finally was released was the hospital. My husband, James, went to work, came home cleaned house, cooked, took the boys to their football practice and took care of them. He would bring me my meals in bed and took amazing care of me. He had to be Mom and Dad and work a full time job. He was and is amazing and most definitely my unsung hero!!
Barbara Williams says
My Mom is my unsung hero. She worked so hard while I was growing up to make sure that I was taken care of. She helped me raise my children. She was my best frienId. I watched here bravely fight the losing battle of lung cancer,never once complaining. She is the bravest person I have ever known. She is now my angel in heaven and I miss having her here with me every single day.
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My Mom is my unsung hero. She worked so hard while I was growing up to make sure that I was taken care of. She helped me raise my children. She was my best frienId. I watched here bravely fight the losing battle of lung cancer,never once complaining. She is the bravest person I have ever known. She is now my angel in heaven and I miss having her here with me every single day.
Rita says
Between steps 9 and 10 is when you pour this in the prepared pan, right? Or do you pour it in and then add the cherries?
BTW, my Mom is my hero. She is still living on her own, cooking, driving, shopping, etc. at 92 years of age. I wish I could keep a house that clean!
marg west says
My dog is my unsung hero! I suffer from depression, she knows when I,m felling sad and hugs me and wont stop until I play with her. She makes me laugh with her funny expressions. She does her best to do as I tell her, even though shes deaf. she is very devoted and dose n’t leave my side. She loves me unconditionally.
David says
My brother is an unsung hero, not so much to me, but to his family. He works over 70 hours a week with his own small business, and is onlyu off on Christmas and Easter. His life is very routine and mundane, but he does it for his family.
Rosie says
My dad is an unsung hero. He worked very hard outside in the cold, I don’t know how he did it. We never lacked for things, and I realize now that I’m older how hard it must have been, he didn’t ever want anything, it was hard to ever get him a present!
Manda Shank says
My mom is my unsung hero. Always traveling where she is needed for her adult children. I couldn’t do it without her.
Susan Christy says
My boss is amazing. She has been extremely sick and away from the office for several weeks yet made sure that local charities received their donations from us, and that all of the employees received their Christmas gifts and bonuses. No matter how she’s feeling, she puts others first.
Heather Hirst says
My 22 year old son is my unsung hero. He has made it his life’s mission to help me improve my health and does a wonderful job of keeping me motivated. All of this as he works and attends classes online. I may have given him the gift of life but really he gives me life!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
What an absolutely fun and creative fudge flavor!!! This looks awesome!
Debbie Whitman says
My hubby is my unsung hero. He has provided for our family in so many ways. He has been at his job for 45 years, waking up at 4am every morning. A few years ago he got into a pretty bad motorcycle accident, losing his left leg and basically the left side of his body is now steel. Not one time complaining through all of his therapy and even now I haven’t heard one word of how that has changed his life drastically. He still manages to get up at 4 am and go to work. He is the hardest most dedicated person I know. Bless his beautiful and loving heart!
Kristen says
My aunt is one of the kindest people I know….always reaching out to help a neighbor, a child or a family member.
Julie Cutshaw says
My dear husband is my unsung hero. A naval veteran and still serves at the veterans hospital to help others after battling colon cancer himself. thank you and Merry Christmas. Your post photos are so festive and pretty.
Denise L says
My unsung hero is my ex-mother-in-law. She has always been there for me even though I’m not her biological child. She’s the BEST grammy in the world. When my son was born she was there. Holding my hand, calming me. I just cannot tell you how much she means to me and so many others. She worked as a teacher for 30+ years and has had countless former students come back to tell her how important she was in their lives. I am blessed to have her in my life.