Submitted by Kriss Erickson

About the cook: I love to cook, especially around holiday time when I share my baked goodies with friends. Inventing new recipes is also something I enjoy doing.

About the dish: A family and friend favorite around the holidays. The tang of BBQ flavored pistachios blends well with the sweetness of dried cherries and smooth white chocolate to create a decadent treat that wows

National Origin: USA

Serves: 24

Estimated Time: Over 2 Hours

Ingredients:

3 10-ounce packages white chocolate chips
1 1/2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup BBQ flavored pistachios
1 cup dried bing cherries

Preparation:

Coat a 9 x 12 x 2″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray

Place white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium for 5 minutes. Remove bowl from microwave and stir until chocolate chips are completely melted and mixture is smooth.

Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small bits, stir into white chocolate mixture until completely melted and blended in. Stir in vanilla extract, pistachios and dried bing cherries.

Use a spatula to spread the fudge mixture in the prepared pan. Allow to sit overnight to harden. Cut into 24 servings.

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