Easiest chocolate cherry
fudge ever!
Chocolate
Cherry Fudge
- 1/3 cup finely chopped
maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup butter
3 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted*
1 teaspoon almond extract
- Line 8-inch square pan
with foil.
- Remove excess moisture
from chopped cherries using paper towels; set aside.
- In medium microwave-safe
bowl melt butter in microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 minute or
until melted. Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk
until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes; stir vigorously.
Microwave 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.
- Spread mixture into prepared
pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm.
- Remove foil; cut into
squares.
Makes about 4 dozen pieces.
*To toast nuts, place in
a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15
minutes or until nuts are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Cool. Or, place in skillet over medium heat and toast almonds,
stirring constantly, until golden in color. Be careful not to
burn nuts.
