Irish Cream Fudge Delight (Printable)
A rich, creamy treat blending white chocolate and Irish cream flavors, chilled to perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Fudge Base
01 - 3 cups (525 g) white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
04 - 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
→ Irish Cream Flavoring
05 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
06 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons (15 g) mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
# Steps:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy removal of the fudge later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and butter. Stir continuously until chocolate is completely melted and mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat immediately. Quickly stir in cooled coffee, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cocoa powder until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer fudge mixture to prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth top surface.
05 - If using, sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings evenly over the top of the fudge while still slightly warm.
06 - Let fudge cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm and set.
07 - Using parchment paper overhang, lift fudge from pan. Cut into 24 equal squares with a sharp knife and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all those sophisticated Irish cream notes while keeping it completely family friendly for holiday gatherings
- The texture is impossibly smooth, like something youd buy from a high end chocolatier but made in twenty minutes
- One batch yields twenty four pieces, perfect for gift giving plates without spending all day in the kitchen
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents the white chocolate from seizing and turning grainy
- The coffee must be completely cooled before adding, or it can affect how the chocolate sets
- This fudge needs at least two hours in the refrigerator to achieve the perfect firm texture
03 -
- A clean spatula wiped with hot water helps create an absolutely smooth top surface
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for perfectly clean edges