Orange Walnut Cream Cheese Fudge |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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An oldie from Momma's files, The fudge part is easy because of the marshmallows and evaporated milk. It is surprising with the cream cheese and marmalade layer. And it combines two of my very favorite flavors, orange and chocolate. Read more . Great to give as gifts or to grace a party table. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter |
2/3 cup of evaporated milk |
1 2/3 cup of granulated sugar |
1/2 teaspoon of salt |
2 cups of miniature marshmallows |
1 12 ounce package of semisweet chocolate chips |
2 tablespoons of grand marnier |
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts |
11 ounces of softened cream cheese |
3 tablespoons of finest quality orange marmalade |
Directions:
1. Prepare a nine inch square baking pan by lining it with foil and grease it well. Set aside.
2. In a medium heavy-duty sauce pan, combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt.
3. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4. Boil for five minutes, stirring all the while.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in marshmallows, 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, Grand Marnier and nuts.
7. Stir in vigorously 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.
8. Pour into foil-lined pan. Smooth top. Chill.
9. In a small mixer bowl, combine cream cheese and marmalade.
10. Beat on medium speed 1 minute until smooth. Spread over chilled fudge.
11. Microwave the remaining 1/2 of chocolate chips in a heavy duty plastic food bag on medium to high power for 45 seconds; knead until smooth and completely melted.
12. Cut a tiny corner from the bag; squeeze to drizzle chocolate over the fudge.
13. Chill to set chocolate.
14. Cut into squares.
15. Should make about 6 dozen pieces. Figure two per person a serving.
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