Description
Rich chocolate fudge from Ina Garten promises pure indulgence with minimal ingredients and simple techniques. Creamy chocolate squares will delight dessert enthusiasts seeking a luxurious sweet treat you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups (720 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter, softened
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8 × 8-inch baking dish with foil, creating generous overhang and generously buttering the surface to ensure effortless fudge removal.
- Chocolate Fusion: In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring continuously to create a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Melting Transformation: Maintain gentle heating for approximately 5 minutes, stirring consistently until the chocolate develops a thick, lustrous consistency that cascades smoothly from the spatula.
- Setting the Stage: Pour the molten chocolate into the prepared dish, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate potential air bubbles, creating a perfectly smooth surface.
- Cooling and Stabilizing: Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature for 2-3 hours, enabling it to set completely and develop a firm, slice-able texture.
- Finishing Touches: Extract the fudge using the foil overhang, carefully remove the lining, and slice into precise squares with a clean, sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts to maintain crisp edges.
- Serving and Storage: Present the fudge immediately or preserve in an airtight container, wrapping individual pieces in wax paper to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Butter Matters: Use softened butter for greasing the pan to ensure easy fudge removal and prevent stubborn sticking.
- Heat Control: Maintain low, gentle heat while melting chocolate to avoid burning or separating the mixture, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Stirring Technique: Continuously stir the chocolate and condensed milk to create a uniform, glossy consistency that guarantees a perfect fudge texture.
- Storage Tip: Wrap individual fudge pieces in wax paper or parchment to preserve moisture and prevent them from sticking together during storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 88mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg