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    Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 · Modified: Nov 30, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    An eggnog flavored white fudge with chopped maraschino cherries and pistachios.
    pieces of eggnog fudge on a wooden tray

    Eggnog Fudge is made with homemade eggnog and has maraschino cherries and chopped pistachios giving this fudge recipe that extra touch that is perfect for holiday gift giving.

    From Thanksgiving to Christmas and into New Years Eve, cookies, candies, and fudge are a part of the holiday cookie plate tradition. Whether it's to give to friends, family, or leave out for Santa to enjoy before he takes off to the next house, we all love to make and eat those holiday treats!

    pieces of eggnog fudge on a wooden tray

    Christmas Time Is For Fudge Making

    I only make fudge once a year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas. How much I make or what kind I make is dictated by what I have in the kitchen and who will be consuming it.

    This year, I made homemade eggnog for the first time. So, naturally, I started thinking about what to do with some of that eggnog. I ended up making this Eggnog Fudge and added cherries and roasted pistachios to compliment the flavor and to add some festive colors. I also made this yummy Eggnog Biscotti!

    Eggnog fudge on a christmas plate

    What You Need To Make Eggnog Fudge

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    *Please use the recipe card below for complete ingredient and instructions*

    Homemade Eggnog 

    1% Milk

    Large Eggs

    Sugar

    Vanilla Extract

    Fresh Nutmeg, I love using whole nutmeg.

    Microplane Zester, this is my favorite one!

    stirring the cooked syrup mixture

    Tips and Substitutions

    • When using maraschino cherries, be sure to pat them dry. The wetness from the cherry can cause the fudge to loosen.
    • Use a candy thermometer to accurately bring the fudge to the correct temperature.
    • Substitute red and green candied cherries for the maraschino cherries.
    • Substitute slivered almonds or chopped pecans for the pistachios.
    • Line a bread loaf pan with tinfoil and coat the foil with butter for easy removal.
    cut pieces of candy on a christmas plate

    Other Fudge Recipes To Try

    Cookie Butter Fudge

    Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

    Easy Chocolate Fudge with Irish Cream

    Maple Sugar Candy (Fudge)

    Nanny's Brown Sugar Fudge

    Pumpkin Spice Fudge

    Salted Chocolate Bourbon Praline Fudge

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    *If you made this Eggnog Fudge Recipe, please give it a star rating*

    pieces of eggnog fudge on a wooden tray

    Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    An eggnog flavored white fudge with chopped maraschino cherries and pistachios.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Course Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 99 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 cup homemade eggnog
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    • ¼ cup pistachios chopped
    • ¼ cup maraschino cherries chopped,drained, and patted dry
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8.5" X 4.5" loaf pan with aluminum foil. Rub butter over the foil. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, eggnog, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
      boiling syrup for fudge
    • Insert a candy thermometer into syrup mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 238 degrees (soft boil stage).
      candy thermometer in boiling syrup
    • Remove the syrup from the heat and add the butter and vanilla. Stir to combine well and continue stirring until the fudge loses its shine.
      boiled fudge with butter and spoon in the dish
    • Stir in the cherries and pistachios.
    • Transfer the fudge to the prepared loaf pan and allow to set for 4 hours before cutting.
      cut fudge on tinfoil

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    Notes

    Tips and Substitutions

    • When using maraschino cherries, be sure to pat them dry. The wetness from the cherry can cause the fudge to loosen.
    • Use a candy thermometer to accurately bring the fudge to the correct temperature.
    • Substitute red and green candied cherries for the maraschino cherries.
    • Substitute slivered almonds or chopped pecans for the pistachios.
    • Line a bread loaf pan with tinfoil and coat the foil with butter for easy removal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Eggnog Fudge
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Honeybunch Hunts is a website dedicated to sharing canning and dehydrating recipes, wild game recipes, fish, seafood, plant based recipes, and some DIY scattered in between. Written by Shelby Law Ruttan, is also author and owner of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. Shelby has also authored two cookbooks, The One Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook.

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