Chocolate and Cream Cheese Fudge


4 squares unsweetened chocolate
2 packages cream cheese - soft
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 lb powdered sugar - sifted
1 cup chopped walnuts - optional

Line an 8" square pan with wax paper or foil, set aside
Melt chocolate in a saucepan over low heat,
stir frequently
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until creamy.
Add vanilla and salt,
then gradually add the confectioner sugar,
beating continually until smooth.
Beat melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture
- Optional add the nuts -
Pour fudge into prepared pan
and refrigerate for 1 hour
Cut into 1" squares Makes 64 squares