Creamy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥄 Servings: 2 dozen squares
🍬 Category: Candy
🔑 Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator, Stove Top
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Creamy Chocolate Fudge, a luscious treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. This recipe promises a creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Perfect for any occasion or as a homemade gift, this fudge is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire of dessert recipes.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar marshmallow creme
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare Pan:
- Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with aluminum foil, ensuring it overhangs on the sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
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Cook Marshmallow Mixture:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow creme, white sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt.
- Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil.
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Boil and Stir:
- Once boiling, continue to cook for 5 minutes, ensuring to stir constantly to prevent burning.
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Add Chocolate:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips.
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Melt Chocolate:
- Stir vigorously until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
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Incorporate Nuts and Vanilla:
- Stir in the chopped nuts (if using) and vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Pour and Chill:
- Transfer the creamy chocolate fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
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Cut and Serve:
- Once chilled, lift the fudge from the pan using the aluminum foil overhang.
- Cut the fudge into squares of your desired size using a sharp knife.
- Serve and enjoy the creamy, chocolatey goodness!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1999.3
- Fat: 80.9g
- Saturated Fat: 39.8g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
- Sodium: 888.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 320.4g
- Fiber: 9.1g
- Sugar: 261.3g
- Protein: 18.4g
This Creamy Chocolate Fudge recipe yields a sumptuous treat that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether enjoyed as a decadent dessert or shared with friends and family, this fudge is guaranteed to impress with its irresistible flavor and velvety texture.