Cherry Walnut White Chocolate Fudge |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This wonderful treat comes from Favorite Brand Name Recipes Holiday Desserts cookbooklet of Jan 2003. Preparation time does not include time needed for candy to cool. Ingredients:
1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped |
3 cups granulated sugar |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/2 cup unsalted butter |
1/4 cup light corn syrup |
8 ounces premium white baking chocolate, chopped |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup dried cherries, chopped |
Directions:
1. Spray a 9 x9 pan with nonstick cooking spray, then spray the inside of a heavy large saucepan.
2. In the prepared saucepan, combine sugar, cream, butter & syrup, then cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves & mixture comes to a boil, stirring freuently. Re-incorporate any sugar crystals that accumulate on the sides of the saucepan.
3. Attach a candy thermometer to side of pan, making sure bulb is submerged in sugar mixture, BUT NOT TOUCHING BOTTOM OF PAN!
4. Comtinue cooking about 6 minutes or until sugar mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234 degrees F) on candy thermometer, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat & let stand 10 minutes ~ DO NOT STIR!
6. Add white chocolate & vanilla, then stir until chocolate is melted & mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
7. Stir in cherries & walnuts, then spread evenly in prepared pan.
8. Score into 64 squares while fudge is still warm.
9. Refrigerate until firm, then cut along scored lines, separating into squares.
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