Dulce de Leche Fudge
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Fudge is a rich and indulgent confection that combines caramelised condensed milk with semisweet chocolate, butter and cream for a decadent treat. Ready in just 45 minutes total, including 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, this fudge suits anyone with a taste for sophisticated chocolate desserts. Optional chopped nuts add extra texture and flavour for those who desire it.
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Ingredients
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ½salt
- 250 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- ½baking soda
- 50 gghee or vegetable shortening
- 100 gchopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper and grease it with butter or cooking spray.
Tip: For a clean release
- 2
Combine the sugar, dulce de leche, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent scorching
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 115°C on a candy thermometer.
Tip: Don't stir during this time.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the butter is melted.
Tip: Be careful, the mixture will bubble up.
- 5
Stir in the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: If using nuts, stir them in at this point.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or offset spatula to get the job done.
- 7
Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Tip: Cut into squares once it's set.
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