Almond Cherry Topped Fudge
Makes about 4 dozen pieces

Ingredients:

• 1 - can (8 ounces) almond paste
• 1 - can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk), divided
• Few drops red food color
• 1-3/4 - cups Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Red candied cherry halves
• Sliced almonds

Directions:

Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.

1. Beat almond paste and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk in small bowl until blended.
2. Add food color; beat until well blended.
3. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until stiff.
4. Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
5. Place chocolate chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in medium microwave-safe bowl.
6. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or just until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
7. Spread over top of almond paste layer.
8. Cover; refrigerate until firm.
9. Use foil to lift fudge out of pan; peel off foil.
10. Cut fudge into squares; garnish with candied cherry halves and sliced almonds.
11. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.