🌟 The Ultimate Festive Delight: Homemade Christmas Jellied Fruit Candy Cheese Rolls Recipe 🧀🍬

📄 Page 1: Overview, Ingredients & Preparation

🎄 Introduction: A Holiday Nostalgia Trip!

Get ready to create a show-stopping holiday treat that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat! This recipe for Jellied Fruit Candy Cheese Rolls (often simply called Christmas Candy Cheese Log or Christmas White Fudge) is a beloved classic that brings back waves of childhood nostalgia. The striking contrast of the creamy white base studded with vibrant red and green jewel-like candies makes it the perfect centerpiece for your festive dessert table. 🎅✨

This simple no-bake recipe is a fantastic project for a chilly afternoon and requires minimal ingredients, resulting in a rich, smooth, and slightly tangy sweet treat. It’s fantastic for gifting, cookie exchanges, or simply satisfying your holiday sweet tooth! Let’s get rolling! 🎁😋

🛍️ What You’ll Need: The Essential Ingredients

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You only need a few key components to create this festive masterpiece! 👩‍🍳

🥣 Step-by-Step: Initial Preparation (The Mixing)

Preparation is key to a smooth and beautiful roll. Ensure all your dairy ingredients are properly softened! 🧈

Step 1: Soften & Sift

• Allow the cream cheese and butter to sit out for at least 1-2 hours until perfectly soft. This prevents lumps!

• Sift the confectioners’ sugar into a large bowl. This step is crucial for an ultra-smooth finish. 🌬️

Step 2: Cream the Base

• In a large mixing bowl (or using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment), beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until the mixture is completely light, fluffy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides often! This should take about 3-5 minutes. ⏱️

Step 3: Add Sweetener and Flavor

• Gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Once all the sugar is in, increase the speed to medium and beat until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds its shape.

• Stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary (though 4 cups is usually perfect!). 🥄

Step 4: Fold in the Jewels

• Cut your jellied fruit candies into small, uniform pieces. This ensures an even distribution of the beautiful red and green colors throughout the roll.

• Gently fold the chopped jellied fruit candies (and chopped nuts, if using) into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the candy pieces to remain distinct and avoid streaking the white mixture. 💚❤️

📄 Page 2: Forming the Rolls & Chilling

📐 The Art of the Roll: Shaping the Logs

The goal is to create beautiful, uniform logs, as seen in the inspiring image! This method ensures a clean shape and easy storage.

Step 5: Divide and Conquer

• Divide the entire mixture into 5 or 6 equal portions, depending on how long and thick you want your final rolls to be (as pictured, 6 uniform logs look beautiful!). 🔪

Step 6: Prepare the Rolling Surface

• Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap (Saran wrap) on your counter. You may need to overlap two sheets for enough length. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper, but plastic wrap gives a smoother finish. 📏

Step 7: Shaping the First Log

• Take one portion of the mixture and place it near the edge of the plastic wrap.

• Use your spatula to gently shape the mixture into a long, rectangular log shape, roughly 1.5 to 2 inches in thickness. The length will depend on how you divided the mixture.