Chocolate Cherry Fudge
By
Kathy McCalister
@RorysMema
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I found this fudge recipe on the Hershey's Kitchen website several years ago. I love chocolate and cherries, so when I came upon this recipe, I just knew I had to make it. I now make it every year during the holidays. It has become a family favorite, and my co-workers all love it! They look forward to me bringing it in to work to share, and if I don't bring it in the Monday after Thanksgiving, my co-workers start asking me about it!
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes
Comments:
Serves:
Makes about 4 dozen
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
5 Min
Method:
Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/3 c
- maraschino cherries-finely chopped, well drained
- 1/2 c
- butter
- 3 2/3 c
- powdered sugar
- 1/2 c
- hershey's cocoa or hershey's special dark cocoa
- 1/4 c
- evaporated milk
- 1/3 c
- pecan pieces
- 1 tsp
- almond extract
- maraschino cherry halves , well drained (optional)
- slivered almonds (optional)
How to Make Chocolate Cherry Fudge
- 1Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted.
- 3Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; remove & stir vigorously.
- 4Microwave 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.
- 5Spread 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. About 4 dozen pieces.
