Semi-sweet chocolate pairs with pistachios and cayenne to create the bottom layer of this double delight treat. Top with a layer of white chocolate and tart cherries.

Makes 3 dozen or 18 (2 piece) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 222
Sodium: 51mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Tart Cherry and Pistachio Fudge

Ingredients

8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/2 cup salted shelled pistachios
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Red Pepper, Ground Cayenne
6 ounces white baking chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries

Directions

1. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate and 3/4 cup of the sweetened condensed milk in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in pistachios, vanilla and red pepper. Spread in foil-lined 8-inch square pan. Set aside.

2. Microwave white chocolate and remaining sweetened condensed milk in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread evenly over semi-sweet chocolate layer. Sprinkle cherries evenly over top, pressing cherries lightly into the fudge.

3. Refrigerate 2 hours or until fudge is set. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces.