Chocolate and Orange Fudge
Chocolate and Orange Fudge has a classic flavor pairing and comes together so fast in the microwave that you'll be snacking on rich fudge in no time.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cups (18oz/510g) bittersweet chocolate, (roughly chopped )
- 1 can (14oz/395g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (2oz/57g) butter
- 1 orange, (zest)
- 2 tablespoons orange liquor, (optional )
Instructions
- 1
Butter and line an 8X8 inch pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave for 2 minutes or until the chocolate is just melted. This timing is a based on my microwave which is 1200 Watts, so your cook time may very. (You can also make the fudge over a bain-marie)
- 3
Once melted, stir to combine and whisk in the orange liquor and zest. Do not be tempted to over-mix the fudge as this can cause it to separate.
- 4
Transfer the fudge to the prepared tin, smooth out the top then garnish more orange zest.
- 5
Allow to set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours to overnight.
- 6
Remove from the fridge and cut into 16 squares. Cover and store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.