Deep Coffee Fudge Squares

15 mins
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chocolate chunks and butter to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. 2Stir with a silicone spatula in slow circles until fully melted and smooth.
  3. 3Pour in the sweetened condensed milk in a thick stream, stirring constantly.
  4. 4Sprinkle in the instant espresso powder and stir until completely dissolved into a rich deep coffee-brown mixture.
  5. 5Drizzle in the vanilla extract and fold until the surface turns glossy with a mirror-like sheen.
  6. 6Pour the fudge into a square baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Smooth the top with the spatula until perfectly even.
  8. 8Let set completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed it up.
  9. 9Lift out with the parchment, slice into squares and serve.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
  • 0.5 cup butter, one stick
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

heavy-bottomed saucepansilicone spatulasquare baking panparchment paper

Tips

  • Keep the heat low and never stop stirring when melting chocolate and butter to avoid scorching and a grainy texture.
  • Let the fudge set completely at room temperature or refrigerate to speed it up.