Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
1 lb

high-quality dark chocolate

chopped

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

ground cayenne

0.5 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.5 tsp

salt

14 oz

sweetened condensed milk

Step 1
~11 min

Butter the bottom of an 8-inch to 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 2
~11 min

Line the pan with a square of parchment or wax paper.

Step 3
~11 min

Place all ingredients (chocolate, butter, cinnamon, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, sweetened condensed milk) into a metal bowl.

Step 4
~11 min

Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.

Step 5
~11 min

Stir the mixture occasionally to melt.

Step 6
~11 min

Spread the thick mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 7
~11 min

Chill the fudge until firm, ideally overnight.

Step 8
~11 min

Run a warm knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the fudge block.

Step 9
~11 min

Flip the fudge block over onto a cutting board.

Step 10
~11 min

Remove the parchment or wax paper.

Step 11
~11 min

Cut the fudge into 1-inch squares.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of cayenne to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a smoother fudge, use a double boiler instead of a bowl over simmering water.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

A popular homemade treat, often given as gifts.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Valentine's Day

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holidays
Parties
Gifts

Popularity Score

70/100