Pistachio Swirl Fudge
Ingredients:
- 1 pk (3-oz.) cream cheese
- 1 cn (14-oz.) sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 1/2 ts Vanilla
- 3 pk (6-oz. each) semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 tb Sweet butter or margarine
- 1/2 c 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%) 15 to 25 seconds or
until cream cheese has softened. Add 2 tablespoons of the sweetened
condensed milk and the vanilla. 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%) 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 spoonfuls, 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 airtight
container with waxed paper between layers. Keeps best if refrigerated.
Makes 50.
