Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth better than a piece of fudge. Decadently intense chocolate fudge recipes to the sophisticated and elegant vanilla fudge recipes, they are all delicious. Fudge is a creamy, silky smooth treat that is easy to prepare and makes the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Your love will be so impressed with you after making these simple recipes for them.
Double Chocolate Fudge:
Ingredients:
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (11 1/2 oz) package milk chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In saucepan, over low heat, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 Tbsp. cream and 1 tsp vanilla.
2. Remove from heat. Spread evenly into foil-lined 9-inch square pan.
3. In another saucepan, over low heat, melt milk chocolate chips with remaining sweetened condensed milk, 1 Tbsp. cream and 1 tsp vanilla. Remove from heat.
4. Spread over fudge in pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.
Some great add-ins to make this fudge even sweeter:
1 cup of walnuts
1 cup of chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
1 cup of pecans
1 cup of chocolate candies
Or you can get really creative and show your love by topping the fudge with conversion hearts. Be sure to let the fudge sit for 30 minutes before topping it with the hearts.
If you love really isn't into chocolate then try this wonderful vanilla fudge recipe or try some of the great flavors you can make with this simple recipe.
Vanilla Fudge Recipe:
Ingredients:
4 cups sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 large can evaporated milk
1 small jar marshmallow fluff
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions:
1. Cook sugar, butter and evaporated milk, stirring constantly, until a medium firm ball is formed when dropped in cold water (about 25 minutes). Cool slightly.
2. Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla. Beat until cool and creamy.
3. Pour into a buttered 8 inch square pan. Chill until firm.
Make it Coffee
Add 2 Tablespoons of instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon of warm water along with the vanilla.
Make it Maple Walnut
Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 2 tablespoons of maple extract.
Make it Raspberry Swirl
After pouring the fudge into the pan drop 5 rounded tablespoons all over the top of the fudge and using a knife gently swirl it around.
Whatever fudge recipe you choose to try homemade gift make the best gifts on Valentine's Day.
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