You can make something amazing with the best ingredients and wouldn’t go wrong by investing in good-quality chocolate for this recipe. I had some dark Callebaut at home. Being a mother, I wanted to give my little one something to eat with better nutritional value. And I ended up adding dry fruits and nuts. This chocolate fudge was a real hit at hosted dinners too. Ingredients
Chocolate: We don’t want very sweet chocolate here. A slightly sweet-dark variant works wonders. Condensed milk: This adds creaminess to the fudge and adds sweetness, balancing the dark chocolate. Unsalted butter Instant coffee powder Vanilla extract and Orange zest Pistachio Cranberries Salt: balances the sweetness and tartness in the recipe.
How to make this chocolate fudge
Chop the chocolate bars and line up an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a saucepan, heat the mix of condensed milk, coffee powder, orange zest, vanilla extract, butter, and salt. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Add chopped chocolate, cranberries, and pistachios. Take it off the heat and let the chocolate melt in this hot mix. Mix it well, ensuring the chocolate has fully melted. Pour the chocolate mix onto the parchment paper. With a spatula, spread the mix evenly to create a smooth surface. Cover with foil and let the mixture cool in the refrigerator for 5 hours. Take it out of the refrigerator, and rest for 15 minutes. Dip a knife into hot water and slice the chocolate fudge neatly into squares.
You can make these ahead as it stores well. I have added Orange zest to it, but adding some candied orange peel is also a good idea.
