Irish Cream Fudge Treat (Printable Version)

Smooth white chocolate fudge infused with coffee, cocoa, and Irish cream-inspired flavors for a delightful treat.

# What You Need:

→ Fudge Base

01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
04 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
06 - 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
09 - Pinch of salt

# How-To:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal.
02 - In a small bowl, stir instant coffee granules and cocoa powder into heavy cream until completely dissolved. Set aside.
03 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, taking care not to boil.
04 - Add the cream mixture, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and salt to the melted chocolate. Stir until fully incorporated and glossy.
05 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
07 - Lift the fudge from the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 36 squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent forty dollars at a specialty chocolate shop when you really just stood in your kitchen in sweatpants
  • The alcohol-free version means nobody has to explain anything to their grandmother or their boss at the office potluck
02 -
  • If the mixture seizes and goes grainy you have overheated it, there is no saving it so start over and watch your flame
  • The fudge will seem too soft when you first pour it, trust the chilling process and do not second-guess yourself into overhandling
03 -
  • Warm your knife between cuts for presentation that looks professional instead of hacked
  • A tiny pinch of espresso powder on top before chilling adds visual drama and reinforces the coffee note

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