Candy Recipes
Pistachio Swirl Fudge
Yield: 50 pieces
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 18 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon sweet butter
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in small glass bowl of electric mixer or in a 1 quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 15 to 25 seconds or until cream cheese has softened.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed just until mixture is smooth; set aside.
- Place remaining sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate and butter in a 2 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until mixture can be stirred smooth and is glossy, stirring twice.
- Stir in pistachio nuts.
- Spread chocolate mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Drop cream cheese mixture, by spoonsful, over chocolate; swirl lightly over chocolate.
- Let stand until firm or place in refrigerator.
- Cut into 25 even squares by making 4 lengthwise and 4 crosswise cuts equidistant from each other, then cut each square diagonally in half.
- Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.
Notes
Keeps best if refrigerated.