WALNUT CHERRY FUDGE LOGS
Makes two 12-inch logs.
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) package walnut pieces, chopped
Melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in medium saucepan over low heat.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cherries and vanilla. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Divide mixture in half; place each portion on a 20-inch piece of waxed paper.
Shape each into a 12-inch log.
Press walnuts onto log.
Wrap tightly; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Remove waxed paper; cut into 1/4-inch slice to serve.
Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Almond Cherry Fudge Logs: Omit vanilla and walnuts. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted and chopped. Proceed as above.
Recipe courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute - www.cherrymkt.org/
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