Pistachio Swirl Fudge
3 ounces cream
cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 ounces semisweet chocolate
chips
1 tablespoon sweet butter or margarine
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
Place cream cheese in small glass bowl of electric mixer or in a 1-quart
microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 15 to 25 seconds or until
cream cheese has softened.
Add 2 tablespoons of the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla
extract. Beat on low speed just until mixture is smooth; set aside.
Place remaining sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate and butter in a 2
1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes
or until mixture can be stirred smooth and is glossy, stirring twice. Stir in
pistachio nuts.
Spread chocolate mixture evenly into prepared pan. Drop cream cheese mixture, by
spoonsful, over chocolate; swirl lightly over chocolate. Let stand until firm or
place in refrigerator.
Cut into 25 even squares by making 4 lengthwise and 4
crosswise cuts equidistant from each other, then cut each square diagonally in
half.
Store in airtight container with wax paper between layers.
Keeps best if refrigerated.
Makes 50 pieces.