Irish Cream Fudge Delight (Printable)

Smooth, creamy fudge featuring chocolate and a rich Irish cream-inspired flavor, ideal for family treats.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Chocolate

04 - 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

→ Irish Cream Flavor Substitute

05 - 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
06 - 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 tsp almond extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal of fudge later.
02 - Dissolve instant coffee granules and cocoa powder in heavy cream in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.
03 - Combine sweetened condensed milk and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until butter melts and mixture becomes smooth.
04 - Add chocolate chips to the saucepan. Stir constantly until chocolate completely melts and mixture is fully homogeneous and glossy.
05 - Pour in the prepared cream mixture along with vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all flavors are fully incorporated.
06 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
07 - Lift the set fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into small squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all those luxurious Irish cream notes without opening a bottle
  • The texture is exactly what fudge should be, creamy and melting but still holds its shape
  • It comes together faster than you can debate ordering takeout
02 -
  • Low and slow with the heat is nonnegotiable, otherwise you'll end up with scorched chocolate and a ruined afternoon
  • The parchment paper overhang is your best friend, don't try to skip it or you'll be hacking at stuck fudge with a butter knife
  • This fudge needs proper chilling time, rushing it means sad, mushy squares that won't hold their shape
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients to prevent seizing, though I've rescued it with an extra splash of cream before
  • The almond extract is subtle but it's what makes people ask what's different about this fudge

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