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Chocolate Fudge, Valentine Day Special
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Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this deliciously decadent, creamy chocolate fudge! Thsi easy to make fudge just melts in your mouth! Try it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time:3 hours
Total Time3 hours 22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: World
Keyword: Chocolate Desserts, Christmas Edible Gifts, Edible Gifts, Festive Cooking, Kid Friendly Food, Party Dishes, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 inch pan
Calories: 73kcal
Author: ArchanaPotdar

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Pan
  • Heat-proof Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plate/tray
  • Knife and board
  • Parchment paper
  • Foil

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Condensed Milk 1 tin
  • 500 grams chocolate roughly chopped
  • 2 -½ tablespoon Butter unsalted, cut into ½-inch pieces, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup nuts I used walnuts, pistachios and pumpkin seeds
  • Salt for sprinkling, optional

Instructions

  •  Line an 8×8 inch tray with parchment paper or foil. Keep some cess paper on the edges so you can remove the prepared fudge easily. Set aside.
  • Fill ¼ of a pan with water and let it simmer. 
  • Add the chopped chocolate, condensed milk and butter and salt if using to a large heatproof bowl. Place the bowl it on the simmering water.
  • Melt the chocolate stirring frequently with a spatula. Heat until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from heat and add the essence and nuts too if you plan to incorporate them in the fudge. Reserve a few nuts to sprinkle on top too. Stir well to mix.
  • Remove the thick mixture in the prepared pan. Sprinkle nuts on top and smoothen the top.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Lift the parchment or foil using the overhand and transfer the chocolate fudge to the cutting board.
  • Peel off the paper or foil and slice the fudge into small pieces.
  • Serve at once or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month if you can resist it that is.

Notes

  • You can always grease the edges of the pan with butter and add the chocolate fudge mix.  Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the fudge.
  • FAQ's 
  • Can I use chocolate chips to make the Chocolate fudge? 
    Yes, you can use chocolate chips to make Chocolate Fudge. Do go ahead if you wish but I generally hoard my chocolate chips can never say what cake or cookies you want to add them too. 
    • Do I need to keep the Chocolate Fudge refrigerated?
    In the climate I live definitely,  it is so hot that even when cutting the chocolate I was worried. I kept the AC at the lowest setting and transferred the Fudge to the fridge as soon as I cut it.  But if you live in colder climates you need not refrigerate the fudge.
    • Can I freeze Chocolate Fudge? 
    Yes, you can if you have the willpower to resist the thought of good chocolate in the freezer (I cannot). Go ahead and freeze the entire block in the freezer. Wrap it up well before you freeze the chilled block. 
    To use thaw the block and let it sit in the fridge for about 12-14 hours. Then keep it on the kitchen counter for half an hour before you slice it. Any more time I feel it will melt in the climate we live in. If your climate is colder then keep it for one hour before you cut it up. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1inch piece | Calories: 73kcal