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
- â…” 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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Terri says
My unsung hero was my former foster mom (Gram), she passed away several years ago ( been in her foster family for over 40+ years- they even helped with raising & advice with my 2 sons)…Gram had 7 natural children, many grandchildren, & great grandchildren. She was already over 60 years old (when her natural youngest child went to Viet Nam) and she decided to become a foster parent…She had several foster children, some were not allowed to stay with her & her family, some stayed with her & her family well after we were no longer a foster child =like me…and Gram even adopted one of the foster child…………..She taught many things including the basics, cooking, cleaning & such, (I grew up with Gram’s children as my Aunts & Uncles -later becoming my Sisters & Brothers) and Grams grandchildren were all my cousins…..Even now over 40+ years I still feel Gram’s family is my family, we still stay in touch, visit when we can & especially stay in touch through Face Book…….That is why Gram is my Hero & Guardian Angel because I don’t know where I would be if it wasn’t for Gram becoming a foster parent…..
Debra says
Could you use the drained Marciano cherry juice in place of the cherry extract in the bottom layer of fudge?
theresa krier says
Our granddaughter is 18 and makes time for us no matter what, she is such a ray of sun shine, every time she visits we get plenty of hugs, kisses and laughs, thanks
Roni Travis says
My unsung hero is my 14 year old niece Jaedyn. She has been a very sick child for many, many years. She has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis which has caused her much pain. Countless amounts of medications, including shot on a daily basis. She also has an autoimmune disease which was almost the death of her a couple of years ago. This girl is a fighter and hardly ever complains about how her life is. She is my hero!
Julie G says
I came here for the RECIPE. I’mhiking you should edit 10. Shouldn’t it say “pour into pan, let coolong to room temperature then chill…”
I hope to make this tomorrow. If it is as yummy as cherry cordials ( my favorite) I’ll make a 2nd batch for friends. Cherry coke is an awesome flavor idea!
Christine Giannone-Hurley says
My son is my unsung hero. He is 10 years old and is the most positive, energetic, boy I know. He has overcome so much and is doing so well in school now. He now wears 2 hearing aids, and gets special help in school. Though he has a hearing loss, he has found ways to communicate with people, and he even plays on a soccer team. He has taught me so much about being ok with who you are, and I love him so much. He teaches me things all the time.
Cindy Thomas says
My unsung hero is my daughter. My husband and I took the view that teachers had “great” jobs. They get summers off, never really work an 8 hour day because there is recess, lunch, and other classes the children go to, and then there are the days off. Then our daughter became a teacher. She is constantly working to give her students a great school and learning experience. The things she deals with on a daily basis are mind boggling. Not only does she work more than 8 hours a day during the school year, taking work home and working during the weekend from time to time, but she works throughout the summer to get ready for the new students she will teach when school begins for the new year. We also found out that she is not just a teacher, but also a counselor, parent, friend, and advocate. We now realize, by knowing the work she does to teach well, that good teachers do much more work than most people realize.
Angie Gerardy says
How much powdered sugar do you use for this recipe??? Does that say 1lb??? I am just double checking…let me know cause this cherry coke fudge looks yummy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! One pound for the frosting!
Charlene says
I would like to make this but I need to change the chocolate frosting. My grandson is allergic to chocolate. Could we substitute with a white frosting?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Of course!
carol clark says
#ShareaCoke My Aunt Debbie she lost her father when she was 16 i was 2 she helped my grandmaw till she passed she has always been there for me she went through so much and helped me as a person as she helped many others she became a sunday school teacher and she is just the best i know of she is a true blessing
Lori Williams says
My stepmom is my unsung hero. She has continued to stay by my Dad’s side thru so much amd now Alzheimers. Then yesterday he had a stroke and is paralized on his left side. She continues to love and care for him. She is such a blessing to us. I thank God every day for her.
Heather Sebastian says
My husband is an unsung hero! He works so hard so I don’t have to work and can go to nursing school. He’s our families hero! 🙂
Tina Carey says
My kids! Love watching them open up their gifts!
Ellen Casper says
My son is my unsung hero. At only 20 years old is a nationally certified EMT and a firefighter for the city of Charlesto, SC.
Ellen Casper says
Charleston, SC
Suzy says
My unsung hero is my sister. She is living with kidney disease & is on peritoneal dialysis, but she never complains. She is such a hard worker & often goes into work on the weekends to make sure things run smoothly. She is a single Mom who raised a wonderful son that now has three kids of his own. So she is now a fabulous grandmother who will drive the 2 hours to help out with them at the drop of a at. My parents are older now & she is their go to for just about everything. I am half way across the country & she does my share & hers as well. She is 9 years older than me & has taught me so much in life including how to cook & bake. She has always been my inspiration in life and I love her to pieces.