Gourmet Chocolate Almond Fudge

Lori Wilson

This chocolate almond fudge is made by cooking a sugar and chocolate base to the soft-ball stage, then folding in roughly chopped roasted almonds before it sets. The almonds add a firm crunch against the smooth chocolate fudge. The recipe takes about 30 minutes on the stovetop, then requires a couple of hours in the refrigerator to firm up completely.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings pieces

Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Fudge Base

340 grams dark chocolate finely chopped, preferably 70% cocoa
1 cup sweetened condensed milk approximately 300 grams
2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Almond Topping

½ cup roasted almonds roughly chopped

Instructions

Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy removal later. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dark chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Using a gentle, even heat, warm the mixture over low flame, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and the two ingredients are integrated into a smooth, shiny mixture. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully incorporated, ensuring a glossy finish.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even thickness.
Sprinkle the roughly chopped roasted almonds evenly over the top of the fudge, gently pressing them into the surface to help them adhere.
Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the fudge is firm and set. For best texture, allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cutting.
Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the dish. Cut into 12 equal pieces and serve.

Notes

For a twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chocolate mixture for a subtle heat. Alternatively, flavored extracts such as almond or peppermint can replace vanilla for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 4mg

Keyword almond, Chocolate, fudge

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