Ingredients
1 package (11 ounces) dried cherries1 cup dried cranberries1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips1 package (10 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1/2 teaspoon almond or rum extract1-1/2 cups unsalted cashew halves1 package (11-1/2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine cherries and cranberries. Add enough warm water to cover; set aside. Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the milk, chips and cream. Cook and stir over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth and blended (mixture will first appear separated, but continue stirring until fully blended). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow creme and extract.
Drain cherries and cranberries; pat dry with paper towels. Stir the fruit, cashews and chocolate chunks into chocolate mixture. Spread into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until set.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.
