Irish Cream Fudge (Print View)

Creamy chocolate treat with vanilla and coffee flavors, chilled to perfection for a smooth finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing

→ Chocolate

03 - 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
07 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat. Add instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Stir well to fully incorporate.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
06 - Once firm, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 36 squares.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between fudge and truffle, impossibly smooth without any tempering or candy thermometers
  • You get all the sophisticated flavor notes of Irish cream liqueur but its completely family friendly and perfect for gifting
  • One batch makes thirty six pieces, which sounds like a lot until you realize how quickly people will ask for seconds
02 -
  • Low and slow is the secret here, so resist the urge to turn up the heat, because scorching the chocolate or milk will ruin the texture completely
  • The fudge needs the full two hours to set properly, and cutting it too soon will give you messy edges instead of those clean professional looking squares
  • Room temperature ingredients work best for melting evenly, but dont stress if your butter is slightly cold, just give it an extra minute in the pan
03 -
  • Invest in the highest quality chocolate you can afford, because the simple ingredient list means every component shines through
  • A clean knife wiped with a damp cloth between cuts gives you those pristine bakery style edges that make the fudge look professionally made

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