Pistachio Fudge Recipe
Creamy, nutty fudge with a light green color is perfect for holiday occasions. Melting the white chocolate in the microwave is the only cooking needed.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white baking chocolate
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- additional pistachios, if desired (to garnish)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan.
- Spray with no stick cooking spray.
- Melt chocolate in microwave, as directed on package of chocolate.
- Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually beat in sugar on low speed until well blended.
- Add melted chocolate, extracts and food color; mix well.
- Stir in chopped pistachios.
- Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- Garnish with additional pistachios, if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
- Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board.
- Cut into 25 (1 1/2-inch) squares.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Substitute: One bag (12 ounces) white chocolate chips can be substituted for the white chocolate squares.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 44gCalories: 199.6kcalCarbohydrates: 26.1gProtein: 2.3gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 5.7gCholesterol: 12.5mgSodium: 43.4mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 25.1g
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