Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate; 3/4 cup butter; 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 cup flour; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries with 7 Tbsp. of the juice reserved, divided; 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries with 7 Tbsp. of the juice reserved, divided
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides.
3
Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.
4
or until butter is melted.
5
Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
6
Add granulated sugar; mix well.
7
Blend in eggs and vanilla.
8
Add flour and pudding mix; mix well.
9
Stir in 1/2 cup cherries and 1/3 cup of the reserved cherry juice; spread into prepared pan.
10
Bake 30 to 35 min.
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or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs.
12
(Do not overbake.)
13
Cool in pan on wire rack.
14
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining cherry juice until blended.
15
Drizzle over cooled dessert; top with remaining cherries.
16
Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, 3/4 cup butter, 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars

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