Nut And Cherry Nougat Food

CHERRY NOUGAT BITES

Steps:

• Combine condensed milk, vanilla essence and sugar in a mixing bowl.
• Stir in powdered milk and cherries with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Turn mixture onto surface lightly dusted with icing sugar.
• Knead until smooth.
• Divide mixture in half.
• Roll each half between your palms into a rope 2.
• 5cm thick.
• Dust with extra icing sugar.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• When firm cut into 2.
• 5cm pieces.
• Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

CHERRY NUT EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.
• Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.
• Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
• Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.
• Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
• Chill several hours until firm.
• Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.
• Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.