Apricot-Nut White Fudge

We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your mouth. I wrap up small squares of the candy with ribbon and silk holly.

Apricot-Nut White Fudge

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: about 2-1/2 pounds.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 12 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 9-in. square pan with aluminum foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in. Coat with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Gradually add the white chocolate. Beat in the vanilla. Fold in nuts and apricots.
  • 2. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift fudge from pan; cut into 1-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.