Best Hersheys Chocolate Cherry Fudge Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
• Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
• Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
• Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil.
• Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended.
• Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir vigorously.
• Microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and smooth when stirred.
• Do NOT boil.
• Stir in chopped cherries, pecans and almond extract.
• Spread mixture into prepared pan.
• Cover; refrigerate until firm.
• Remove foil; cut into squares.
• Garnish with cherry halves and slivered almonds pressed lightly onto fudge, if desired.
• Serve cold; refrigerate leftover fudge.
• NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.