APRICOT-NUT WHITE FUDGE

Apricot-Nut White Fudge image

We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your mouth. I wrap up small squares of the candy with ribbon and silk holly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
12 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square pan with aluminum foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in. Coat with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Gradually add the white chocolate. Beat in the vanilla. Fold in nuts and apricots. , Spread into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift fudge from pan; cut into 1-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.