Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Cherries and chocolate are an all time favorite combination. This chocolate fudge has candied cherries and almonds throughout, and is topped with more cherries and pecans.

Original recipe makes 60 pieces

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup candied cherries, halved

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    3 mins

  • READY IN

    2 hrs 13 mins

Directions

  1. Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Stir in chopped almonds, chopped cherries and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Place pecan halves and cherry halves on top.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 61 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 3 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 10 mg

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