Candy Recipes - Fudge, Penuche and Divinity

Cherry Almond-Topped Fudge

1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
Few drops red food color
1 3/4 cups HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips
Red candied cherry halves
Sliced almonds

Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.

Beat almond paste and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk in small bowl until blended. Add food color; beat until well blended. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until stiff.

Spread onto bottom of prepared pan. Place chocolate chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or just until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Spread over top of almond paste layer. Cover; refrigerate until firm.

Use foil to lift fudge out of pan; peel off foil. Cut fudge into squares; garnish with candied cherry halves and sliced almonds.

Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.