CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

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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...

Provided by Kathy McCalister

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Hafeez Ur rahman
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This fudge is a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Fetah Grisholli
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This is the best fudge I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Oko Godwin
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This fudge is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Abi Ra
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I've made this fudge several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for fudge.


Tim Winkelman
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I love that this fudge is made with real cherries. It gives it a much better flavor than using artificial flavoring.


Usama Memon
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This fudge is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone.


Santosh Gnawali
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I made this fudge with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great bonding experience and the fudge turned out delicious.


venom top
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This fudge is so easy to make, even for a beginner. I highly recommend it!


Vivian Ezinne
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I love making this fudge during the holidays. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rida Sultan
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I made this fudge for my husband for Valentine's Day and he loved it! He said it was the best fudge he had ever had.


silvia muthoni
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This fudge is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cherries add a nice pop of flavor and the chocolate is rich and decadent.


Maria Leonor Davis
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I'm not a big fan of fudge, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and I couldn't stop eating it.


Flaksher
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This fudge is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it will stay fresh for weeks.


chaima zeaz
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I made this fudge for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Sadiq Jaan
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This fudge was heavenly! It was so rich and creamy, and the chocolate and cherry flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.