Opera Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon (or margarine) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Marshmallow creme | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Candied cherries | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2321 Calories from Fat 173
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20 g30%
Saturated Fat 11.9 g59.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 54.9 mg18.3%
Sodium 1106.1 mg46.1%
Total Carbohydrates 544 g181.4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 523.3 g
Protein 7 g14.8%
Vitamin A 12.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 26.4% Iron 0.69%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In it combine sugar, milk, and salt.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly till sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.
Then cook to soft ball stage (238°), stirring only if necessary.
Immediately remove from heat.
Add butter and cool to lukewarm (110°) without stirring.
Add vanilla.
Beat vigorously until mixture begins to hold its shape.
Add marshmallow creme; beat till fudge becomes very thick and starts to lose its gloss.
Quickly stir in cherries and spread in buttered shallow pan or small platter.
Score in squares while warm; cut when firm.
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