Cherry Almond-topped Fudge


 * VARIATION: raspberry ALMOND-TOPPED FUDGE: Substitute 1-2/3 cups HERSHEY'S raspberry Chips for chocolate chips
 * NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.

Ingredients

 * 1 	can  	(8 oz) almond paste
 * 1 	can 	(14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk), divided
 * Few drops red food color
 * 1 3/4 	cups 	HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolater Chips
 * Red candied cherry halves
 * sliced almonds

Directions

 * 1) Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
 * 2) Beat almond paste and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk in small bowl until blended. 
 * 3) Add food color; beat until well blended. 
 * 4) Refrigerate about 1 hour or until stiff. 
 * 5) Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
 * 6) Place chocolate chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in medium microwave-safe bowl. 
 * 7) 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. 
 * 8) Cover; refrigerate until firm.
 * 9) Use foil to lift fudge out of pan; peel off foil. 
 * 10) Cut fudge into squares; garnish with candied cherry halves and sliced almonds. 
 * 11) Store in tightly covered conatiner in refrigerator.