ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE FUDGE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Espresso-Chocolate Fudge image

Categories     Candy     Coffee     Chocolate     Dessert     Winter     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup marshmallow creme
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's)
30 espresso beans

Steps:

  • Line 8-inch square glass baking dish with aluminum foil, overlapping sides. Combine bittersweet chocolate, marshmallow creme, unsweetened chocolate and vanilla extract in medium bowl. Mix water and espresso powder in heavy large saucepan until espresso powder dissolves. Add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream and unsalted butter and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, brushing down sides of pan occasionally with wet pastry brush. Attach clip-on candy thermometer to side of pan. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-heat and stir constantly but slowly with wooden spoon until candy thermometer registers 234°F, about 12 minutes.
  • Immediately pour mixture over ingredients in bowl (do not scrape pan). Stir mixture vigorously with wooden spoon until all chocolate melts and fudge thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Transfer the fudge mixture to prepared baking dish. Smooth top of fudge in pan with rubber spatula. Refrigerate fudge uncovered until firm enough to cut, about 2 hours.
  • Using aluminum foil as aid, lift fudge from pan. Trim edges of fudge. Cut into 30 pieces. Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Using fork, drizzle white chocolate decoratively over fudge. Press 1 espresso bean onto top of each piece of fudge. Place fudge in candy cups. Refrigerate fudge until white chocolate sets, about 20 minutes. (Fudge can be prepared week ahead. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Bring fudge to room temperature before serving.)

Susan Murray
[email protected]

Delicious! I love the combination of coffee and chocolate.


Sherlyn Navarro
[email protected]

I've tried other espresso fudge recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate.


Jasmine Taylor
[email protected]

This is my new favorite fudge recipe. It's so creamy and chocolatey, and the espresso gives it a nice kick.


Md khokon Md khokon
[email protected]

Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Nice strong coffee flavor but not too bitter.


Shakiv Hasan
[email protected]

I was a bit skeptical about the espresso powder in this recipe, but it really adds a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this fudge again.


Iman Grays
[email protected]

I've made this fudge several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Ben Zakaria
[email protected]

This espresso chocolate fudge was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the rich, decadent flavor. It was the perfect ending to a delicious meal.