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Surprise Fudge Recipe

Santa himself would never guess that the secret ingredient in this amazingly smooth and creamy fudge is cheese! The recipe is simply delicious and is my husband's Yuletide favorite.

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Surprise Fudge Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield: 81 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook and stir the cheese and butter over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla and nuts. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add the cheese mixture and beat until combined (mixture will be stiff). Spread until a greased 9-in. square pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Yield: About 2 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 57 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 34 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Surprise Fudge in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p28

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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2012 by wosesmom

Probably the easiest, creamiest fudge I've ever made. Took less than 10 minutes. NEVER would have guessed the surprise ingredient! Next batch, I'll try adding some almond extract!

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by jlmagoon

We loved this recipe. It tastes great. We passed it on to my dh's professor.