This festive no-bake Christmas fudge is bursting with rich dark chocolate, zesty orange, crunchy pecans, and optional cranberries for a holiday twist. Quick and easy to make in just minutes, it’s the perfect treat for gifting, entertaining, or indulging this Christmas season!

This modern twist on the beloved New Zealand classic, Louise Cake, combines a buttery lemon-zested shortcake base with a vibrant plum filling and a cloud-like Swiss meringue topping. The tender shortcake pairs beautifully with the tart-sweet plums, while the glossy, marshmallowy meringue adds a touch of elegance. The omission of coconut (usually mixed into the meringue layer) keeps it smooth and buttery while the bake on the meringue keeps a nice crunch on top. This is my little update on the NZ classic.

Easy no-bake oreo slice.