CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO FUDGE RECIPES

Steps:

• Grease& line the base& sides of a 7cm deep, 30cm x 7.
• 5cm bar pan.
• Combine condensed milk, sugar, glucose& butter.
• Microwave uncovered for approx 8 mins or until mixture begins to boil, whisking every 2 mins.
• Continue to microwave for 3-4 min on medium, whisking every minute, until thick& golden.
• Remove from microwave add chocolate, stirring until mixture is smooth.
• Stir in the nuts and liqueur, mix well.
• Spoon into prepared bar pan, set aside for 1-2 hours to cool to room temperature.
• Remove from bar pan and cut into approx 15 small slices/bars, individually wrap in greaseproof paper.
• Store in airtight container in the fridge.

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to extend over sides of pan.
• Spray with no stick cooking spray.
• Melt chocolate in microwave, as directed on package of chocolate.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
• Gradually beat in sugar on low speed until well blended.
• Add melted chocolate, extracts and food color; mix well.
• Stir in chopped pistachios.
• Spread evenly in prepared pan.
• Garnish with additional pistachios, if desired.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
• Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board.
• Cut into 25 (1 1/2-inch) squares.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Substitute: One bag (12 ounces) white chocolate chips can be substituted for the white chocolate squares.