Irish Cream Fudge Delight (Print)
Creamy white chocolate sweet infused with Irish cream flavors for a smooth, melt-in-mouth experience.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Chocolate
03 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
→ Irish Cream Flavor
04 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on opposite sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter. Stir constantly until butter melts and mixture is warm throughout, being careful not to boil.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add white chocolate chips and stir vigorously until completely melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
04 - Stir in brewed coffee, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, almond extract, and instant espresso powder if using. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and mixture is uniformly smooth.
05 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
06 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings evenly over the top surface if desired, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm and set throughout.
08 - Lift the fudge from pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 24 equal squares and serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The coffee and almond extract create such a convincing Irish cream flavor that no one believes it is alcohol-free until you tell them
- It comes together in under 30 minutes of active cooking time, leaving you with impressive homemade candy without the all-day commitment
02 -
- Low and slow is the key to this recipe, high heat will cause the chocolate to seize and become grainy
- The fudge needs to cool completely before you attempt to cut it, otherwise you will end up with messy edges instead of clean squares
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- Room temperature ingredients help everything blend more smoothly, so take the butter out about 30 minutes before you start
- If your white chocolate chips are not melting completely, you can return the pan to very low heat for just 30 seconds at a time, stirring constantly