Desserts -- page two

Cherry Almond Clusters

Break up chocolate and put it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) power 2 minutes, stirring halfway through the heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add almonds and dried cherries; mix until completely coated with chocolate. Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.

To toast almonds: Spread almonds on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 dozen.

Cherry Rice Pudding

Combine rice, milk, cherries and sugar in a 2- to 3- quart saucepan; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes, or until mixture thickens.

Beat egg in a small bowl. Gradually stir one-quarter of the hot pudding mixture into the egg. Return egg mixture to saucepan; cook, stirring constantly 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup and almond. Serve pudding warm or chilled. Makes 6 servings.

Walnut Cherry Fudge Logs

Melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cherries and vanilla. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

divide mixture in half; place each portion on a 20-inch piece of waxed paper. Shape each into a 12-inch log. Press walnuts onto log. Wrap tightly; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Remove waxed paper; cut into 1/4-inch slice to serve. Store, covered, in refrigerator.

Almond Cherry Fudge Logs: Omit vanilla and walnuts. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted and chopped. Proceed as above.

Makes two 12-inch logs.

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