wellhealthorganic.com Chocolate Fudge: Indulge in the simplicity and decadence of this delightful chocolate fudge, requiring only three basic ingredients: chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
Chocolate Fudge
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American, World
- Course: Desserts
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couverture milk chocolate, chopped (about 150 grams); alternatively, sweet chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate can be used
- 200 grams sweetened condensed milk (about half a 14 oz can or 400 grams)
- 1 tablespoon butter, salted or unsalted
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:
Preparation:
- Begin by lining a 6 x 6 inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, ensuring it covers all sides with extra on top.
- Chop the chocolate. Alternatively, place the chocolate bar in a ziplock bag and crush it with a pestle.
- Tempering the Chocolate:
- In a bowl or small frying pan, combine the chopped chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Use either salted or unsalted butter. Set aside.
- Heat 1 to 1.5 cups of water in a saucepan or pot until hot and just beginning to boil.
- Reduce the heat and place the bowl or frying pan containing the chocolate mixture on top of the saucepan.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Once melted, remove from heat and quickly add chopped walnuts and vanilla extract or powder. Mix well.
Setting the Fudge:
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature without covering the pan.
- Once cooled, cover the pan and refrigerate the fudge for 3 to 4 hours or overnight until set.
- After setting, remove the chocolate fudge along with the foil and place it on a cutting board. Peel off the foil from the bottom and sides.
- Slice the fudge into squares or rectangles.
- Serve immediately or store wrapped in foil or parchment paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes:
- Lining the pan or tray with foil or parchment paper makes it easier to lift the fudge once set.
- Properly tempering the chocolate ensures a smooth, glossy texture.
- Nuts can be lightly toasted before adding for extra flavor.
- Refrigeration is necessary for the fudge to set properly.
- This recipe can be halved or doubled as needed.
Substitutions:
- Butter can be replaced with ghee (clarified butter).
- Experiment with different types of chocolate such as semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate.
- Evaporated milk can be used instead of sweetened condensed milk, adjusting the sweetness with icing sugar to taste.