This festive fudge wreath is a quick and indulgent holiday treat, made in just five minutes using pantry staples like chocolate chips, butterscotch morsels, and sweetened condensed milk. Shaped into a wreath and decorated with red candied cherries, it’s a playful nod to holiday décor and a perfect edible centerpiece. The addition of walnuts and golden raisins gives it extra texture and a nostalgic twist that makes it a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 9 oz butterscotch chips
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped )
- ½ cup golden raisins (or regular raisins)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- red candied cherries (for garnish)
- Butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Pan
- Butter an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cover a small can (e.g., soup can) with plastic wrap and place in the center of the pan to create a hole for the wreath.
Step 2: Melt Fudge Base
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips.
- Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
Step 3: Add Mix-Ins
- Stir in chopped walnuts, golden raisins, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
Step 4: Shape the Wreath
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan around the wrapped can, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 5: Decorate and Set
- Decorate the top with red candied cherries.
- Let cool at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Tips
- Add mini marshmallows for a rocky-road effect.
- Replace walnuts with pecans, almonds, or leave nuts out entirely.
- Mix in dried cranberries or chopped candied cherries for extra holiday flair.
- Add ½ tsp peppermint extract for a chocolate, mint wreath.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper, less sweet flavor.
- Stir in crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet contrast.
- Swap butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips.
- Decorate the wreath with holiday sprinkles once slightly cooled.
- Make mini wreaths using silicone donut molds.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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