Are you craving a rich, smooth, and decadent chocolate treat? Look no further than French silk fudge! This classic dessert is known for its velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor. With its origins in the early 20th century, French silk fudge has captured the hearts of chocolate lovers worldwide. In this article, we will guide you through a journey of creating the perfect French silk fudge, providing you with detailed instructions, tips, and tricks to ensure success. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll help you achieve that perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and chocolatey goodness in your very own French silk fudge.
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FRENCH SILK FUDGE
Smooth and rich. Microwave recipe. Note: If you can't find super-fine sugar, process regular granulated sugar in the food processor until very fine.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter an 8-by-11-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a 2-quart glass bowl, mix the sugar and the evaporated milk.
- Microwave on high, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
- Remove from the microwave oven and stir.
- Microwave an additional 2 minutes, watching closely so that the mixture doesn't boil over.
- Meanwhile, cut the butter into four pieces and set aside.
- Remove the sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in the butter and marshmallows until both are melted.
- Add the chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts, and mix well.
- Spread into the buttered pan and chill for at least an hour, or until firm.
- Cut into small (1-inch) squares and store in tins or plastic storage bags in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 97.3, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 52.2, Protein 3.1
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
Replacing the raw eggs in this recipe with pasteurized eggs or fat-free egg product eliminates food safety concerns and allows you to enjoy this Bake-Off® Contest favorite.
Provided by Pillsbury
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
FRENCH SILK LAYER CAKE
We just can't get enough French silk pie, which is why we couldn't help ourselves-we had to create it anew, in cake form. Expect all the smooth texture, creaminess and rich chocolate taste of the original pie, but in a whole new format. This fudgy triple-layer cake is filled and frosted with chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream frosting, piped with whipped cream and crowned with chocolate curls, so it's indulgent, impressive and sure to be the star of your next holiday or special occasion!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 2/3 cups batter in each pan. Spread evenly.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites and sugar with whisk until blended. Set over pan of simmering water 16 to 20 minutes, beating occasionally with whisk, until sugar has dissolved and egg mixture reaches 160°F. Remove from heat; pour into bowl of electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed 2 to 3 minutes or until glossy peaks form and bowl has cooled to feel slightly warm. Still on high speed, slowly add 1 1/2 cups softened butter, one piece at a time, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until mixture is smooth, thick and shiny, 12 to 14 minutes. Beat in vanilla. If mixture separates, beat until smooth.
- Fit decorating bag with 1/2-inch round piping tip; fill with 1 1/4 cups vanilla frosting, and set aside.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave 2 oz chopped chocolate uncovered on High 60 seconds, stirring halfway through microwave time. Continue to microwave in 10-second increments until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Let stand 10 minutes. Beat cooled melted chocolate into remaining frosting until smooth.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup chocolate frosting on top. Top with second cake layer; spread 2/3 cup chocolate frosting on top. Place third cake layer on top. Frost side and top of cake with remaining chocolate frosting. Using decorating bag, pipe frosting mounds on top of cake with vanilla frosting (use photo as guide).
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings over frosting mounds. Refrigerate 1 hour. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 46 g, TransFat 1 g
MAGIC FRENCH FUDGE
This is the easiest chocolate fudge recipe and it's even easier to eat:) Made this for my French class in high school when we had to bring in a french dish and everyone already had crepes and chicken francese lol!
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 1 3/4 pounds, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a double-boiler melt chocolate.
- Remove from heat and add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and nuts. Stir until smooth.
- Turn into wax paper lined 8 inch square pan and chill in fridge.
- Store in cool place in an airtight container.
FRENCH SILK BROWNIES
A classic pie takes a new shape, guaranteed to satisfy the biggest chocoholics! A fudge brownie layer is topped with silky chocolate filling and finished off with picture-perfect sweet whipped cream swirls that everyone will fall for.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Make brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Spread in pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl frequently. Spread evenly over brownies. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until set.
- When ready to serve, cut brownies into 6 rows by 4 rows. In chilled medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream with electric mixer on medium-high speed until slightly thickened. Reduce speed; beat in 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Increase speed; beat mixture until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon whipped cream into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch star piping tip. In center of each brownie, apply steady pressure to bag while squeezing, and pipe in tight circle to make rosette flower about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Stop squeezing, and quickly lift bag off. Garnish rosettes with chocolate chips. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g
FRENCH SILK PIE
I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it's one of my husband's favorites. -Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut pie crust in half. Repackage and refrigerate 1 half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edge., Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and eggs until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90°), stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. , In another large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. , Pour into crust. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your fudge will taste. Look for high-quality chocolate, butter, and cream.
- Don't overcook the fudge: Fudge is done when it reaches a temperature of 235 degrees Fahrenheit. If you overcook it, it will become grainy and dry.
- Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help the fudge to set properly and prevent it from crumbling.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator: Fudge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
French Silk Fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, smooth texture and rich chocolate flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give French Silk Fudge a try. You won't be disappointed.
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