1 (8 oz.) container red candied cherries
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
2 (3 oz.) bars good quality white chocolate, such as Lindt, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. walnuts, coarsely chopped

Grease 8" square baking pan. Set aside 12 cherries for decoration.

In heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar and evaporated milk until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in marshmallows and white chocolate until melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in chopped walnuts and cherries just to mix well. Immediately pour fudge into prepared pan. Let stand about 10 minutes until top is firm to touch. Using tip of sharp knife, score top of fudge in approximately 1 1/2" squares to make 25 squares. Refrigerate about 1 hour until firm. Cut fudge into squares along score marks. Cut 12 reserved cherries in half. Cut each half into thin slivers. Decorate top of fudge with slivers.