2 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
3/4 cup dried cherries, cranberries, or apricots, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup toasted almond slices
Note: For a thicker fudge, as shown in photo, double the recipe.Instructions:
Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; grease foil.
Mix confectioners' sugar and milk in a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Over medium heat, add butter and stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Without stirring, boil for 5 minutes.
Over low heat, add chocolate and almond extract. Stir, then whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in dried cherries and toasted almonds. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Invert pan, peel off foil and cut into 1 inch squares. Garnish as desired
Makes 36 squares.
To toast almonds, spread in a single layer on baking pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 5 to10 minutes, shaking pan occasionally until they begin to brown.
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