Irish Cream Fudge

Irish Cream Fudge

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Irish Cream liqueur
  • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 square size pan and line in the sides the parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • In a separate saucepan add the evaporated milk, brown and white sugar, butter and salt then set the mixture to boiling point until evenly mixed and dissolved well.
  • Continue stirring it in a medium heat fire.
  • Take off from the heat then add the vanilla and Irish cream then stir.
  • Using an electric beater or mixer add the powdered sugar gradually after each addition.
  • Set aside the fudge and let it chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice into one inch squares and serve cold.
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Course; Candy / Dessert / Ice cream

Cookies and Cream Fudge

Cookies and Cream Fudge

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Ingredients

  • 3 white chocolate (6 ounce) packages
  • 1 Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounce) can
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups coarsely crushed chocolate crème cookies
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Melt the white chocolate in a low medium heat pan, Add the sweetened condensed milk and bit of salt.
  • Take off the pan from the heat and stir the crushed cookies and vanilla extract into the mixture then set aside.
  • Prepare the pan lined with wax paper, and grease with butter – then spread the fudge evenly in the pan.
  • Keep refrigerated or let it chill for about 2 hours.
  • Cut the fudge into small one inch pieces and serve cold.
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Eggnog Fudge

Eggnog Fudge

A blended taste of melting white chocolate, nutmeg and the eggnog with the twist of cinnamon flavor. This eggnog fudge is a wonderful holiday treat.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups of white sugar
  • 3/4 cup of butter
  • 2/3 cup of eggnog
  • 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 12 ounces of white chocolate chopped
  • 1 7 ounce jar of marshmallow cream
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Get a square pan then grease the pan in order the fudge not to stick to the pan.
  • In a saucepan combine the following ingredients, the butter, sugar, eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon then let it boil.
  • Continuously stir until the butter melts.
  • The moment the mixture will comes to boil, stop stirring the mixture when the syrup will form into a soft ball when put in a cold water.
  • Take off the pan from heat and add the white chocolate and the marshmallow cream, the walnuts and vanilla extract.
  • Continue to stir until the mixture will start to lose its gloss.
  • Chill then cut into square size.
  • Enjoy.
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Course; Candy / Nuts

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge

Coffee lovers is the best mate of this peanut butter fudge as it blend the creamiest taste and sweet savor of coffee and butter
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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups of confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 2 1/4 cups of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 3/4 cup of peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prepare a medium sauce pan then melt the butter in a moderate heat.
  • Add the sugar, milk and then stir until it reaches its boiling point.
  • Continue to boil for about 2 minutes continuously stirring the mixture.
  • Pour the vanilla extract in the mixture and add the peanut butter.
  • Prepare the sugar in a mixing bowl and continue to beat until it becomes smooth.
  • Pour the sugar into the dish pan then add the mixture.
  • Keep refrigerated until chilled then cut into a square shape for about an inch size.
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Course; Candy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of cocoa
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 4 teaspoons of butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix in a sauce pan the following ingredients, cocoa, butter, milk sugar and salt then in a medium heat fire, cook the mixture by stirring frequently until it reaches a boiling point.
  • Cook the mixture in 1 minute the moment it reached its boiling level.
  • Get the pan from the heat then prepare the peanut butter and vanilla extract to be added to the mixture.
  • Using the spoon beat the fudge until a thick texture will appear the transfer the mixture into a buttered pan.
  • Let it cool in a fridge.
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Course; Candy / Chocolate / Nuts

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

The fabulous creamy taste of cranberry mixed with sweet chocolate will bring a spectacular tasteful crunch and yummy flavorful in Christmas celebration.
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Ingredients

  • 7 ounces of marshmallow crème
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 5 ounces of evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 12 ounces of milk chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup of cherry-flavored dried cranberries
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch pan with an 8 inch foil or wax paper and grease with butter.
  • In a separate sauce pan, mix the sugar, evaporated milk and the marshmallow crème together.
  • Stir and blend until melted and add salt and bring to boil.
  • Remove the heated pan from the heat then add the milk chocolate chips then gently stir the mixture until it becomes smooth.
  • In a chocolate mixture, fold in the cranberries then stir the vanilla extract.
  • In a prepared pan pour in the mixture and let it cool then cut accordingly into one inch pieces.
  • Serve cold.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:

Enjoy the creamier taste of this cranberry fudge. Best eaten when it is chilled served with a flavorful
citric juice.
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Course; Candy / Chocolate / Fruit

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint really brings out the feelings of Christmastime and winter – try our White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge this year.
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 12 square of 1 ounce each white chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
  • 7 ounces of marshmallow cream
  • 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy
  • 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract
  • 7 ounces of marshmallow cream
  • 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9 inches pan with a lined foil and grease the foil with butter then set aside.
  • In a separate pan, add the sour cream, sugar and butter stir continuously in a medium heat until such time the sugar is evenly dissolved.
  • Continue to boil until it reaches a soft ball stage.
  • Remove the pan from the heat combine the white chocolate and marshmallow crème and stir.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract then transfer into the prepared pan.
  • Top with crushed peppermint candy and chill until firm.
  • Use the foil to remove the fudge from the pan then cut into pieces by 1 inch each.
  • Keep refrigerated prior to serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with a warm beverage such as Chai Tea or Hot Chocolate. Best served when chilled.
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Course; Candy / Chocolate

White chocolate and Cranberry Fudge

White chocolate and Cranberry Fudge

The luscious taste of glorious white chocolate and healthy cranberries is perfect for any party or holiday treat.
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces of sugar
  • 1 ounce of unsalted butter
  • 1 evaporated milk/6 ounce can of
  • 4 ounces of dried sweetened cranberries
  • 12 ounces of white chocolate chopped

Instructions

  • Heat a saucepan in a medium heat fire.
  • Add the sugar and evaporated milk.
  • Stir frequently and bring to boil until it mix evenly and the sugar completely dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat and gradually add the cranberries and chocolate until it melted and thickens.
  • Pour the mixture into a separate baking pan, which was buttered with the one ounce of butter, and set to cool in a fridge for an hour.
  • Once Firm and hard, slice the fudge in any shape you desire.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving suggestion:

Decorate the box with a Christmas decorative ribbons nicely wrapped for holiday presents of
cranberry fudge.
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Course; Candy / Chocolate / Fruit

Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate Fudge

Melt into the creamy sweet chocolate blend of chocolate fudge which gives a satisfying heavenly taste in holiday season.
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons of chilled unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 3 cup of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
  • 1 large pinch of fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoon of light corn syrup
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat the saucepan in a medium fire; add the sugar, cocoa and salt stir frequently to mix evenly then
  • add the corn syrup and milk.
  • Cook until simmer.
  • Add in the chocolate until it is melted and the sugar is compeletely dissolved.
  • Cook until a soft ball egde will appear.
  • Stir constantly so as not, to overheat.
  • Transfer the mixture into a prepared bowl with garnished butter and let it cool for about 1 hour.
  • Add in the vanilla extract and pour into an electric blender to mix well and becomes smooth and
  • sticky.
  • Pour the mixture into a baking pan then set aside to cool until becomes firm and hard.
  • Cut into small squares and store in an airtight container.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving suggestion:

You can add toppings to the fudge and sprinkle chocolate chips to add more of its yummy taste
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Course; Candy / Chocolate

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Traditional shortcakes are made from flaky and tender scone or biscuit dough and topped with whipped cream and strawberries. They are incredibly easy to make for kids and adults alike. Although the scone shortcake is the original, many variations are made with sponge and butter cakes.
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Ingredients

Shortcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • â…› teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Toppings

  • 4 pints strawberries washed and hulled
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions

TO PREPARE

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Butter two baking sheets.

TO MAKE THE SHORTCAKES

  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse to blend.
  • Add the butter to the mixture and blend for about 30 seconds, until crumbly.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and process until moist, about 30 seconds.
  • Roll out the dough to ¾-inch thickness on a floured work surface.
  • Cut out 3-inch circles with a cookie cutter or drinkingglass.

TO BAKE

  • Transfer the shortcakes to the baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
  • Transfer the shortcakes to a rack to cool.

TO PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES

  • Reserve one whole strawberry for each serving.
  • Slice the rest of the strawberries and mix with the sugar.

TO ASSEMBLE

  • Once the shortcakes are cool, use a serrated knife to slice each one in half.
  • Arrange on serving plates, with the cut sides facing up.
  • Top with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and one whole strawberry for each serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

VARIATIONS

Hawaiian Shortcakes
Replace the strawberries with a tropical fruit mixture: Cut 1 small pineapple, 1 small papaya, and 2 mangos into chunks, and combine the fruit chunks with ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Top the shortcakes with the fruit mixture, whipped cream, and flaked coconut.
Sour Cherry Shortcakes
Replace the strawberries with 3 cups pitted sour cherries mixed with ¼ cup brandy and ½ cup sugar. Top the shortcakes with the sour cherry mixture, whipped cream, and whole cherries.
Sponge Strawberry Shortcake
Prepare the Victoria sponge cake batter (page 136). Bake in individual serving molds for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
Assemble with fresh strawberries and cream.
Strawberry Lemon Cake
Prepare the lemon poppyseed loaves . Slice the loaves into individual servings and top with strawberries and whipped cream.
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Course; Cake