Description
Rich chocolate heaven emerges through this classic fudge recipe, melding silky cocoa with creamy sweetness. Smooth chocolate indulgence promises delightful moments that melt perfectly on your palate, inviting pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Additional Flavor and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-resistant glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Melt butter in the glass bowl until completely smooth and liquid.
- Add sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter, stirring continuously to create a uniform mixture.
- Gradually incorporate semisweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks, stirring constantly until chocolates are fully melted and glossy.
- Sift cocoa powder directly into the chocolate mixture, whisking to eliminate any lumps and ensure smooth integration.
- Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until the mixture becomes silky and homogeneous.
- Remove the bowl from heat and continue stirring for an additional minute to help stabilize the fudge texture.
- Pour the molten chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- If using, sprinkle chopped nuts across the top of the fudge, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Refrigerate the fudge for 2-3 hours or until completely set and firm.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge from the pan and slice into small, uniform squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to help them blend seamlessly and create a smoother fudge texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Line the pan meticulously with parchment paper, smoothing out any wrinkles to achieve perfectly clean-edged fudge squares.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that all chocolate brands used are certified gluten-free and avoid adding nuts if cross-contamination is a concern.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg