First, gather up all the white chocolate fudge ingredients. Use the measuring cup and spoons to get accurate measurements.
Then, grab a small saucepan.
Fill the saucepan about ½ way full of water.
Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and position a large glass bowl in the saucepan over the boiling water.
Pour the white chocolate chips, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and butter into the glass bowl.
Melt the ingredients while continuously stirring the fudge mixture with a spatula.
Keep mixing the fudge until a smooth mixture is reached and all the ingredients have melted and combined together.
Next, drop in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans and fold them into the fudge.
Then, grab a glass baking dish. If desired, lightly spray it with cooking oil spray.
Measure out a piece of parchment paper by placing it flat over the top of the dish.
Cut the paper, so it is about 1.5- 2 inches wider than the baking pan. Then, cut one slit at each of the 4 corners across from each other.
Fold the corners in while pushing the parchment paper into the glass dish, so the paper fits securely.
Then, pour the white chocolate fudge into the lined baking pan and spread it around evenly and smoothly.
Next, stick a layer of halved pecans on top of the fudge.
Follow that with a layer of dried cranberries.
Gently push the toppings into the fudge with a spatula.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or for best results, let it chill overnight. After chilling, remove the fudge from the fridge, pan, and parchment paper.
Cutting Fudge
First, make a parchment paper template with 1.5 inch columns vertically and horizontally to make a grid of perfectly even squares. Place the fudge on a cutting board with the parchment paper template on top.For more in-depth instructions, check out How to Cut Fudge into Perfect Squares.
Use a pastry cutter to lightly score lines vertically and horizontally across the fudge, and along the outside edge of the template. It should look like a grid layout.
Next, cover your hands with gloves. Then, dip a large knife in hot water, wipe it dry, and cut off the first edge of the fudge.Repeat the hot water and wiping process before each cut.
Cut off the remaining outer edges to create perfectly flat edges along the outside of the fudge.
You should have a perfect square block of fudge.
Then, dip the knife in hot water again, wipe dry, and cut the first set of columns going vertically.
Repeat the process for the horizontal columns to create perfect squares.
Finally, after cutting the fudge, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
How to Store FudgeTo store white chocolate fudge with nuts and berries: wrap it securely in parchment paper or place it in an airtight container. Label the date on the outside and store it at room temperature for up to 2-3 weeks. To freeze uncut fudge: transfer the block of fudge to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and label the date on the outside of the bag. Push out the extra air while sealing the bag. Store the fudge in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Move the frozen fudge to the fridge to thaw for 2 days before cutting and serving.