eggnog fudge
Here is another yummy Eggnog recipe that is sure to become a holiday favorite. It is rich with flavors, festive and delish. You really can taste the toasted almonds and pecans along with the small bits of cherries with the eggnog makes it so unique. It certainly is a different fudge than your usual traditional flavors. If you love Eggnog this is sure to please and will be a fun and festive on your dessert table for the holidays or even great for a foodie gift for family and friends. Hope you'll try it out. This recipe is from Southern Living Cookbook.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
1 1/2 pounds
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup refrigerated eggnog
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make eggnog fudge
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Step 1Line an 8" x 4" loafpan with aluminum foil, butter foil, and set aside. Combine first 4 ingredients in a 4-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Wash down crystals from sides of pan, using a pastry brush dipped in hot water. Insert a candy thermometer into eggnog mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 238 degrees. Remove from heat and cool, undisturbed, until temperature drops to 190 degrees (15 to 18 minutes). -
Step 2Stir in pecans and remaining 3 ingredients; beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose its gloss (5 to 8 minutes).
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Step 3Pour candy into prepared pan. Cool completely; cut into squares. Yield:about 1 1/2 pounds.
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Step 4Your finished fudge looks so festive and delish!
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