Shelly's Recipe

PISTACHIO SWIRL FUDGE

Category: Candy

1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 (6 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp sweet butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts

Cream the cream cheese and add the vanilla as 2 tbsp condensed milk. Beat on low speed just until mixture is smooth; set aside.

Place remaining condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan on low heat and stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in nuts. Spread chocolate mixture evenly into a lightly butter 9 inch square pan.

Drop cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls, over chocolate; swirl lightly over chocolate. Let stand until firm or place in refrigerate. Cut into small squares and store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. Best if kept refrigerated.