It was Father's Day here last Sunday, and this is what I made for my Dad who (I think I've mentioned before) has a pretty sweet tooth. He liked these sweets that I made for him a while ago, so I thought I'd give him a new supply of fudge, but this time chocolate.
This is really and honestly the best recipe I know for chocolate fudge- no beating, no boiling- no fancy ingredients. I first saw it here a few Christmases ago and made some for a cake stall and small gifts. I don't have a microwave and never seem to have two blocks of chocolate in the cupboard (for obvious reasons) so this is how I make it.
Wishing you a sweet weekend!
:: Easy and delicious chocolate fudge ::
1 block (about 200-250 grams) dark chocolate
1/2 tin sweetened condensed milk
2 tsps vanilla extract + any additions you wish to make (nuts, ginger, fruit, etc.)
waxed baking paper and a smallish baking pan or tin (mine is about 7" square)
Break up the chocolate and place it, along with the condensed milk, in a double boiler (or a smaller saucepan set over a larger one filled with water) and melt over a medium heat. Stir to mix and ensure that the chocolate doesn't catch on the bottom of the pan. When the chocolate is completely melted, remove from heat, stir in vanilla and quickly transfer the mixture to the dish lined with baking paper. Chill for 1-2 hours then cut into small squares.
