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Cherry Almond Clusters
1 (8 ounce) package semisweet baking chocolate
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup dried tart cherries

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
3 cups cooked rice
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon almond extract

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
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) package walnut pieces, chopped

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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