Irish Cream Fudge Sweet Treat (Printable Version)

Creamy fudge with white chocolate, coffee, and vanilla flavors for a smooth, delightful experience.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Chocolate

03 - 3 cups white chocolate chips

→ Irish Cream Flavor

04 - 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings

# How-To:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on opposite sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter. Stir continuously until butter melts completely and mixture is warmed through—avoid boiling.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add white chocolate chips and stir vigorously until completely melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
04 - Pour in cooled coffee, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, almond extract, and instant espresso powder if using. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and mixture is uniformly smooth.
05 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
06 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings evenly over the top surface if desired, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm and set throughout.
08 - Using parchment overhang, lift fudge from pan. Cut into 24 equal squares with a sharp knife. Serve immediately or store refrigerated.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all those creamy, dreamy Irish cream flavors without worrying about alcohol content
  • This fudge comes together in under 30 minutes of active work and tastes like it came from a fancy confectionery shop
02 -
  • White chocolate can be surprisingly temperamental—if it starts looking grainy or separated, you've likely overheated it, and there's unfortunately no coming back from that
  • The coffee must be completely cooled before adding it to the chocolate mixture, or the temperature difference can cause the chocolate to seize
03 -
  • If your fudge turns out slightly softer than you'd like, you can add up to half a cup more white chocolate chips next time without adjusting anything else
  • The secret to perfectly smooth tops is to give the pan a couple of gentle taps on the counter right after pouring—this releases any air bubbles

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