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Pomegranate & Pistachio Chocolate Fudge

December 13, 2013 By Jennifer 20 Comments

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When RedEnvelope came to me and asked if I would feature my favorite, go-to holiday recipe on my blog and complement it with a gift from their Unique Anniversary Gifts, I couldn’t resist the challenge. Some of my favorite holiday recipes are non-vegan ones that I still want to veganize and recreate a healthier version. Since my creativity level is at an all-time high again, my mind quickly created this recipe – dessert perfection. Pomegranate & Pistachio Chocolate Fudge seemed like a very festive and delicious place to start!

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Fudge is one of the most iconic sweet treats to indulge in during the holiday season and is perfect for gifting. Traditional fudge recipes require a lot of time to perfect a smooth, velvety fudge, but not this recipe. It’s so easy to make and I went through several trials to make sure I brought you the perfect holiday fudge recipe.

Pomegranate arils, pistachios, chocolate, peanut butter and a hint of orange make for an unbelievable flavor combination, perfectly complementing each other. When you bite into this fudge, the juice from pomegranate arils burst open with their natural sweetness, enhancing the flavors of the other ingredients. Seriously, prepare to have this fudge rock your world.

I know you are curious to see what gift I chose to compliment this fabulous fudge. So, before you go running off into the kitchen to make this recipe here it is.

Monogram keepsake box + champagne toasting flutes

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I have personally gone to RedEnvelope in the past for unique gifts to give my mother and father, my in-laws, or that someone who has everything. I love gifting from RedEnvelope because I know I am going to find something that they wouldn’t normally buy themselves and/or don’t have already. I also love the ability to personalize an item and make it special.

What a perfect pairing this holiday fudge makes with these beautiful champagne flutes. It warms my heart to think of my loved ones sitting by the fire – insert carpet picnic – drinking out of these champagne flutes and indulging on this decadent dessert.

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Pomegranate & Pistachio Chocolate Fudge (vegan, gluten-free)
Author: Jennifer Strohmeyer - Virtually Vegan Mama
Recipe type: Dessert
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  2 hours
Total time:  2 hours 5 mins
 
This decadent dessert is the perfect gift, treat or ending to your holiday meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Earth Balance Coconut Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup coconut butter, packed at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ⅔ cup whole pistachios, shelled
  • ⅔ cup fresh pomegranate arils
  • 2 tsp fresh clementine zest
Instructions
  1. Line a 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper, overlapping on all four sides.
  2. Combine maple syrup, peanut butter, coconut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and sea salt in a high-powered blender or food processor and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in pistachios, pomegranate arils, and clementine zest. Stir to combine.
  3. Transfer to pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Use your finger to even it out and make swirls on top. Place in refrigerator for a few hours or until firm. Slice into small squares.
  4. Store fudge in an air-tight container or freeze until ready to use. If storing in freezer, defrost for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe makes 24 1" x 1" squares
I used Artisana Coconut Butter.
You can also use any nut butter of choice, but the peanut butter was really yummy in this recipe.
When spreading the fudge in the pan, push the pomegranate arils down with your finger into the fudge.
Make it raw by using raw peanut butter, raw pistachios and raw cacao powder.
3.2.2925

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What are some of your favorite desserts to gift over the holidays? Don’t be shy and share your thoughts, comments make my day!

Happy Holidays,

Jennifer

This post is part of the RedEnvelope Holiday Recipe Round-Up but the content and ideas expressed are my own.

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Comments

  1. Richa says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    the fudge looks so fudgy and pretty!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 13, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks Richa πŸ™‚ I’m loving coconut butter πŸ™‚ can’t wait to try it in something else.

      Reply
  2. tamaralikecamera says

    December 13, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I love that maple syrup as an ingredient! Cassidy’s favorite foods right now are pistachios and pomegranate seeds. He sits down with both almost nightly. I may need to make this for me.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 13, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      It’s a great combo! I can’t shell pistachios fast enough around here! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:01 am

    OMG, I cant wait to make this, beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 14, 2013 at 11:04 am

      Please let me know how you like it Ann =)

      Jen

      Reply
  4. cathy soroka says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    We bought Emily a vitamix for Christmas, I think I’ll put this recipe , and some pistachios and pomegranate seeds in her stocking

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 15, 2013 at 5:32 am

      Emily is going to be one happy girl! What an awesome Christmas present. =) She’ll love this fudge too!

      xoxo

      Jen

      Reply
  5. Matt says

    December 15, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    This looks really really good, I’m excited to try it out.

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    • Jennifer says

      December 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      If you make it, let me know how it turns out, I really appreciate the feedback =)

      Jen

      Reply
  6. Dana says

    December 15, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    What an interesting take on fudge – I love the sweet and salty combo, and it looks so pretty!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 15, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks Dana, it’s super yummy!

      Jen

      Reply
  7. Ciara @Teaspoon of Life says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    This does looks pretty, and sounds delicious! Pistachio sounds so interesting in fudge and I just love the idea of it! I will have to give it a try sometime! πŸ™‚

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    • Jennifer says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Ciara! The flavor of this fudge is awesome imo πŸ™‚ let me know if you try it πŸ™‚

      Jen

      Reply
  8. Alison says

    December 18, 2013 at 3:40 am

    That looks SO good!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:27 am

      It’s scrumptious! I’m thinking a white chocolate bark next =)

      Reply
  9. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    December 22, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Oh my goodness this fudge looks amazing!!!

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    • Jennifer says

      December 23, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Hi Alicia! It’s super fudgy and yummy, I love this recipe.

      Thanks for stopping by =)

      Jen

      Reply
  10. Rachel Cotterill says

    January 2, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Ohh, vegan fudge. This might just be what has been missing from my recipe repertoire πŸ˜€

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    • Jennifer says

      January 2, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I really love this recipe, if you try it out let me know!

      Thanks for stopping by Rachel!

      Jen

      Reply

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