Chocolate Cherry Fudge

This smooth, creamy chocolate fudge is infused with festive, holiday flavor with the addition of slivered almonds and dried cherries.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Creme
• 1 cup slivered almonds, chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Line a 9 inch square pan with buttered foil. Set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, cream and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture reaches 234 degrees F (soft ball stage).
4. Remove from heat; add chocolate and Marshmallow Creme; stir until smooth.
5. Add, almonds, cherries and extract; mix until well blended.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Chill.
7. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin