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This colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family! It's always been a favorite with my nine kids, eight grandkids and my Bible study group. I even vary the soft-drink flavors to match other holidays during the year.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 square) equals 66 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 21 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.
Originally published as Black Cherry Swirl Fudge in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2005, p49
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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Amhinsley
This recipe combines just the right amount of sweet with just a little tart. You can also use different flavors of the unsweetened soft drink mix if you would like, ie: Lime, grape, orange etc. This was a BIG hit with not only family, but my co-workers too.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by Annie1969
This is very, very sweet like everyone else has expressed. Mine turned out, but it seemed alittle harder in texture than normal fudge.....any suggestions on how to get it alittle creamier??
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by mwallace75
Do not use 2 envelopes of unsweetened black cherry soft drink mix!! Way to strong! I'm going to try again and use 1. The taste is good but way to powerful with 2 envelopes.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by wildviolet
Sorry I just did not care for this one, it has a very powerful flavor, maybe if I used only one packed of kool-aid it might not be so over whelming.
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2010 by martinkathy
why not use cherry chips instead. I got some green chips (mint) to make fudge withbut Iliked this recipe best okay I also used mini-marshmellows amount instead of the creme. Well any recipe that is hot you can exchange mini-marshmellows in and save a bundle. I use it becouse when I use creme I get it all over everything,messy I am. KC
Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2010 by squirrelwidow
I have also tried this recipe with other flavors of drink mix - great recipe!
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2009 by DDRAE
The first taste tester said "it tastes like play doh" I do not think that is a fair definintion of what it tastes like though. This is bounce off the walls sweet, I think if it was made with half the sugar it would be good. I used the black cherry kool aid and that part is not bad it is just too sweet to really eat more than a piece at a time. I have no idea what I am going to do with this much super sweet fudge and I generally love sweet items.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by alliecat456
My family loved this fudge. Everyone wanted the recipe!
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by Ann_Marie_PA
Wow, I was so impressed with this recipe. Figured it would be so over-powering sweet but it wasn't. Can't wait to try the other flavors too! Thank you!!
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by rogue.27
I really liked it but I will half the amount of drink mix, I used a certain childrens drink.
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by chipchip70
wow!!! I made this with orange koolaid packets instead & added vanilla extract! Just like a creamsiclle!!! Thanks!!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2009 by red_savage1
I could not find black cherry kool-aid so I used strawberry instead. Makes for a very pretty colored and flavored fudge. When you add the marshmallow creme and chocolate chips it starts to thicken. Work fast when you remove the 1 cup of white fudge as the cup cools rapidly. Quickly stir in the kool-aid and pour into your prepared pan, spreading it. I used a one cup dry measure to scoop the one cup out and set it in a smaller bowl. Spoon it out quickly and swirl as the one cup starts to set up and make it more difficult to do when you take "your time". (smiling) This recipe lends it's self to the many flavors of kool-aid though I do not know if all of them would taste good. I will make this again and would like to find the black raspberry flavor kool-aid. Oh, this is a very sweet fudge.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2009 by qt3141592
Easy peasy and lovely to boot. I am planning a green peppermint swirl fudge to add to clear bags with my cherry fudge for a festive looking and yummy holiday gift! So, so easy!!!
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by jgfan
Unsweetened koolaid in the little packets.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by schmutzie
I've never heard of black cherry soft drink mix. Are you talking about kool aid?
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