PHILLY FUDGE

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Fudge is not a twentieth-century invention, but fast fudge is. This recipe, an adaptation of the famous uncooked fudge developed by Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, became popular shortly after World War II, is as foolproof as it is fast. And it never turns gritty. From American Century Cookbook.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Candy

Time 25m

Yield 1 9x9x2 inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room tmeperature
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons cream
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (10X)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Steps:

Butter 9x9x2" baking pan well, set aside.
Melt chocolate chips in double boiler over hot, not boiling, water.
Blend cream cheese and milk in large electric mixer bowl, beating at high speed until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat at low speed until creamy.
Blend in melted chocolate chips, vanilla and salt, beating until smooth.
Stir in pecans.
Press mixture into pan, cover with plastic wrap, and chill over night or until firm.
Cut into 1 1/4" squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4060.4, Fat 190.4, SaturatedFat 75.1, Cholesterol 191.4, Sodium 1123.7, Carbohydrate 607, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 567.9, Protein 31

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