SALTED CHOCOLATE ALMOND FUDGE

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Smoked almonds, dried cherries and sea salt combine with chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to give this traditional fudge a high-end, flavor-foward makeover. A great gift for your nearest and dearest.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (6 oz) coarsely chopped smoked almonds
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with foil. Line 8-inch square pan with foil.
  • In 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, and cook until bubbly. Cook 1 minute longer, stirring occasionally. Add almonds; stir to coat. Spread almonds on cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into small pieces.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minute longer. Add almonds and dried cherries; stir until blended.
  • Spread evenly in 8-inch square pan. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 2 hours until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Piece, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

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