CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE FUDGE

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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.

Provided by Carla

Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate

Time 2h13m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped almonds
½ cup chopped candied cherries
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup pecan halves
¼ cup candied cherries, halved

Steps:

Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with aluminum foil.
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.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 7.7 g