Christmas Recipes
Fantasy Fudge
Yield: 3 pounds or 40 servings, about two squares each
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup) (do not use sweetened condensed milk)
- 1 1/2 packages (12 squares) Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped
- 1 jar (7 ounces) Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
- 1 cup chopped Planters Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9 inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside.
- Place sugar, butter and evaporated milk in large heavy saucepan. Bring to full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.
- Add chocolate and Marshmallow Creme; stir until completely melted.
- Add walnuts and vanilla; mix well.
- Pour immediately into prepared pan; spread to form even layer in pan.
- Let stand at room temperature 4 hours or until completely cooled; cut into 1-inch squares.
- Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
Notes
Classic Fantasy Fudge: Prepare recipe as directed, using 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine and substituting 1 package (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chopped Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate and a 13 x 9-inch baking pan for the 9-inch square pan.
Use Your Microwave: To prepare the fudge in the microwave, place butter in 4 quart microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir well, scraping down side of bowl. Microwave 5 1/2 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. Add chocolate and Marshmallow Creme; continue as directed.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 170 Total fat 8g Saturated fat 4g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 45mg Carbohydrate 25g Dietary fiber 1g Sugars 23g Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2% DV Vitamin C 0% DV Calcium 0% DV Iron 2% DV
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Kraft Heinz Company