Irish Cream Fudge Delight (Printable View)
Smooth, rich fudge blending chocolate, cream, and coffee flavors for a luscious sweet treat.
# 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
# Cooking Steps:
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 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 mixture into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
06 - Once firm, lift fudge out using parchment paper. Cut into 36 squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This fudge has this incredible depth from the coffee that makes people swear there is something extra in it
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent all day crafting it
02 -
- Low and slow is the key here, high heat will seize your chocolate and there is no coming back from that
- The coffee granules need that heat to fully dissolve so do not try to skip the melting step
03 -
- A clean spatula dragged through the top before chilling creates those pretty professional looking swirls
- If your kitchen is warm, pop the fudge in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting to get cleaner edges