Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios

Plate of creamy eggnog fudge squares with cherries and pistachios.

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Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios

Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios is a festive holiday candy that's creamy, colorful, and perfect for gifting or serving on Christmas dessert trays.

Course Candy

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Fudge, Eggnog Fudge, Eggnog Fudge with Cherries and Pistachios, Holiday Fudge Recipe, Homemade fudge for gifting

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 99kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

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.
Insert a candy thermometer into syrup mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 238 degrees (soft boil stage).
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.
Stir in the cherries and pistachios.
Transfer the fudge to the prepared loaf pan and allow to set for 4 hours before cutting.

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