Description
Silky smooth hot chocolate fudge promises pure indulgence with rich chocolate and creamy textures that melt in your mouth. Sweet memories of winter comfort dance across taste buds, inviting warmth and blissful moments with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk chocolate chips
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1 14 ounces (397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter
Additional Flavor and Texture Ingredients:
- 2 hot chocolate packets (or 6 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix)
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (240 grams) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for easy removal. Apply a light coating of non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a melting station using a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl. Combine milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix.
- If using a double boiler, heat over medium temperature, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency. For microwave method, heat in 15-second intervals, stirring between each session until completely melted.
- Maintain a gentle stirring technique to prevent air bubble formation and ensure a silky texture. Rushed mixing can lead to grainy or streaked fudge.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from heat source. Incorporate vanilla extract, then carefully fold in 2 cups of mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly. Scatter the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows across the surface, gently pressing them into the mixture.
- Refrigerate the pan for 4 hours or until the fudge achieves a firm consistency. Once set, extract the fudge using parchment paper edges and slice into neat squares.
Notes
- Customize chocolate types by mixing different percentages of milk and dark chocolate for a personalized flavor profile.
- Prevent marshmallows from sinking by cooling the chocolate mixture slightly before adding them, maintaining their structure and visual appeal.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean, precise cuts when slicing the fudge into squares, ensuring professional-looking pieces.
- Enhance storage by wrapping individual fudge pieces in wax paper, keeping them fresh and preventing them from sticking together in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg