Thursday, December 4, 2008

Creamy Chocolate-Almond Fudge



This is the most balanced, easy-to-eat fudge recipe I've ever made. The perfect amount of sweetness, creaminess, crunchy nuts, and chocolate decadance. It was a big hit at our Christmas party!

Creamy Chocolate-Almond Fudge

1 7-ounce jar of marshmallow cream
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped roasted almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Line an 8 x 8" pan with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with Pam and set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full rolling boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Mixture will thicken slightly and turn a light caramel color.

Remove mixture from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir until all chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla.

Pour into prepared pan and smooth top with spatula. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm. Slice into pieces and enjoy!


Here is the fudge setting in the fridge:


And here it is sliced into bite-sized pieces!
This recipe keeps fresh for several days in an airtight container, making it great for shipping in care packages or for making ahead of time for parties or gifts!

 

Made by Lena