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chocolate cherry fudge

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Kathy McCalister
@RorysMema
Citrus Heights, CA

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!

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For chocolate cherry fudge

  • 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

  • 1
    Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • 2
    Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted.
  • 3
    Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; remove & stir vigorously.
  • 4
    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.
  • 5
    Spread 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.
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