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No Work - Fast Fudge

NaturalBornWoman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:00:30 GMT

This is an incredibly easy recipe that's great for parties or gift giving!

Ingredients:

12 ounces 70 percent dark chocolate, chopped or quality chocolate of choice

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

2 Tablespoons butter - unsalted

Pinch salt

1 cup shelled pistachios or your favorite

Optional: chopped tart dried cherries, cranberries or other of choice

Directions:

Melt the chopped chocolate, condensed milk and salt on slow, low heat. Add butter to melt

Put the nuts into a freezer bag and bash them with a rolling pin, big & little pieces make an interesting texture

Add the nuts to the melted chocolate mixture and stir well

Pour this mixture into a 9-inch square foil tray, smoothing the top.

Let the fudge cool and then refrigerate until set. You can then make serving size by cutting into small pieces approx. 3/4" by 1 3/4". Divide 8 by 8 lines to yield 64 pieces.

Once cut you can store in the freezer, no need to thaw just eat chilled

Note: I use the disposable foil trays with the paper lids. Can also double recipe in same pan for extra thick fudge pieces. So decadent - I can only eat 2!

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Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

NaturalBornWoman — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:04:34 GMT

Special note: Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate = 60% = my favorite & the pistachio with cherry is a X-mas tradition in our house . . .

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

autumnnj — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:50:27 GMT

I will try this, thanks for posting!

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

qualitygal — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 15:44:13 GMT

Thanks I've copied it!

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pattypeep — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 16:09:05 GMT

I got this recipe from my mom many, many years ago and have made it ever since. I microwave the ingredients instead of using a double boiler. It's the best fudge ever and isn't sugary like so many recipes can be. I use walnuts.

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

beckyb1012 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:30:57 GMT

On 11/25/2014 qualitygal said:
Thanks I've copied it!

Sorry Gal, I did not get your other post until just a few minutes ago. I only post during down times at my office. Had two tiny pieces of fudge last night about 9:30. Waited as long as I could and it was so hard not to get more!!! Thursday is coming. The hard part is pulling the huge amount out of the freezer and cutting up in bite size pieces for the family. I will not be able to resist crumbs, licking my fingers at the end and of course the messy knife I will use. Oh boy.

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

Poodlepet2 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:21:58 GMT

I have made this many times myself:it's the best! BUT the first time I made it, I botched it up! I had always melted chocolate in a double boiler, and I thought the microwave method would certainly be easier and less messy. From what I remember, you only had to microwave the chocolate 30 seconds. At the end, I could still see unmelted chips, and I thought I needed to microwave them longer: that was my mistake. If I simply would have stirred them instead of microwaving them longer, I would have been just fine. Poodlepet

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BeckiWV — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:36:27 GMT

Thank you for posting this, it sounds yummy. I am definitely going to try it.

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susielong — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:14:53 GMT

http://www.littlethings.com/she-made-this-in-the-microwave-in-5-minutes-i-cant-stop-drooling/---Just saw this video to make fudge in the microwave. HTH, Susie

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

NaturalBornWoman — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:47:47 GMT

On 11/25/2014 SusieLong said:
http://www.littlethings.com/she-made-this-in-the-microwave-in-5-minutes-i-cant-stop-drooling/---Just saw this video to make fudge in the microwave. HTH, Susie

http://www.littlethings.com/?s=fudge

Microwave tip given in this video is to allow the (carry over) heat of the bowl to continue to melt the chocolate while gently stirring.

Thanks SusieLong for your original post. Many will indeed enjoy this shortcut!

Would love to hear some feedback from those who will be trying this recipe for the first time - and if you have other recipes for easy fudge to share.

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

beckyb1012 — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:03:44 GMT

Sorry but it printed out a mess. Double Decker Fudge.

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susielong — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 21:02:40 GMT

Here's one for German Chocolate Fudge that sounds super easy!!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE FUDGE

INGREDIENTS

12oz. pkg milk chocolate chips

14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

14.5 oz tub of Coconut Pecan frosting

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a microwave safe bowl and cook for one minute.

Stir and continue microwaving at 30 second intervals; stirring after each time until smooth.

Pour into a buttered 8x8 square baking dish.

Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.

Spread with frosting and refrigerate until all set

Cut into small squares and enjoy.

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DiamondGirly — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:23:50 GMT

On 11/25/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:
Would love to hear some feedback from those who will be trying this recipe for the first time - and if you have other recipes for easy fudge to share.

Here's one I posted on another Fudge thread here...it's so easy and my fave!! I usually add walnuts in place of mixed nuts...

Microwave Fudge

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 cups mini marshmallows

1 5-oz can evaporated milk

1/4 cup margarine or butter

1 12-oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1 tsp vanilla

1 10 to 12 oz can mixed nuts

In 2 qt glass bowl, microwave sugar, 1 cup miniature marshmallows, evaporated milk & margarine on high for 4 1/2 to 6 minutes until marshmallows are melted. *I start with the least time and add 30 seconds at a time, as needed.

Stir once during cooking, cook another 1 1/2 minutes.

Stir in choc pieces & vanilla until smooth. Fold in nuts and remaining marshmallows.

Spread in a foil lined 8x8 baking pan. Refrigerate until firm, cut into 24 pieces.

ENJOY!!

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

JustJules — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 06:46:22 GMT

On 11/25/2014 NaturalBornWoman said:
http://www.littlethings.com/?s=fudge

Microwave tip given in this video is to allow the (carry over) heat of the bowl to continue to melt the chocolate while gently stirring.

Thanks SusieLong for your original post. Many will indeed enjoy this shortcut!

Would love to hear some feedback from those who will be trying this recipe for the first time - and if you have other recipes for easy fudge to share.

It's funny because I have a can of condensed milk in the pantry and was thinking of making easy fudge with it. I have a similar recipe that a friend gave me, but I was searching for something a little different and I came across a recipe from the Pioneer Woman for Easy Peppermint Fudge. Instead of using just semi-sweet chocolate chips I am going to mix in some Andes creme de menthe baking chips so they will be good and minty. Will make them in the morning, hopefully they turn out good.

Easy Peppermint Fudge:

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk

8 whole peppermint candies, crushed

Line a square 8 x 8 pan with foil and smooth the surface. (Someone clever suggested turning the pan upside down and fitting the foil over the bottom of the pan to form the shape, then turn the pan right side up and the foil will fit right in without the bother of trying to mold it in there.) Spray foil with nonstick spray.

Combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a double boiler over medium heat. Heat until melted, about 5-7 minutes. Stir until smooth, then immediately pour it into the foil-lined pan. Use an offset spatula to smooth the surface, then sprinkle on the crushed peppermints.

Refrigerate for 2 hours, then cut into small squares.

Re: No Work - Fast Fudge

Pianomama — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 07:37:54 GMT

I never met a piece of fudge I didn't love. Thank you (although my thighs might not thank you).