Cream Cheese-Rum Fudge
Rum flavoring is used in these chocolate candy squares but you also could use peppermint, almond or orange extract.
Ingredients
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2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons milk
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4 cups sifted powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon rum flavoring*
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1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
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3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
Directions
1.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and milk. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating the mixture until smooth.
2.
Stir in 1 cup of the nuts, the vanilla, and rum flavoring. Stir in melted chocolate.
3.
Immediately turn fudge mixture into a foil-lined, then buttered, 8x8x2-inch pan, pressing evenly into pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts, pressing nuts lightly. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Store the fudge in the refrigerator. Makes 36 pieces.
Note
Try substituting other flavors for rum, such as almond, peppermint, or orange extract.
Nutrition information
Calories 106, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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