Irish Cream Fudge Delight (Print)

Smooth white chocolate confection infused with coffee and vanilla for a rich, creamy treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Chocolate

04 - 3 cups good-quality white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

→ Flavors

05 - 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
06 - 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# 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 small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules and cocoa powder in the heavy cream. Stir until completely combined and set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and butter. Stir constantly until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
04 - Add the white chocolate chips to the warm milk mixture. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
05 - Pour the coffee-cream mixture into the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Stir vigorously until fully combined and the mixture is glossy.
06 - Transfer the fudge mixture to the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm and set throughout.
08 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 36 equal squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, like something you would buy from a fancy chocolatier
  • It delivers all those cozy Irish cream flavors without actually needing any alcohol
  • This fudge keeps beautifully in the fridge, meaning you can make it days ahead and still impress everyone
02 -
  • White chocolate seizes much faster than regular chocolate, so keep that heat low and stir constantly
  • If your fudge looks grainy, you probably overheated the chocolate, and sadly there is no coming back from that
  • The chilling time is not optional because this fudge needs to be completely cold before you can cut clean squares
03 -
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape every last bit of fudge from the pot, because that stuff is liquid gold
  • Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for the cleanest squares

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