Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

Cherries and chocolate are an all time favorite combination. This chocolate fudge has candied cherries and almonds throughout, and is topped with more cherries and pecans.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 3 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs13 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 pieces

Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

½ cup chopped almonds

½ cup chopped candied cherries

1 teaspoon almond extract

¼ cup pecan halves

¼ cup candied cherries

halved

Chef John's Croissants

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips; microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Stir in chopped almonds chopped cherries and almond extract. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Place pecan halves and cherry halves on top.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 60.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 8.6g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 7.7g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 17.8IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 1.8mcg

Calcium: 22.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.9mg 4%

Potassium: 53.3mg 2%

Sodium: 10.2mg

Calories From Fat: 26.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.