This decadent chocolate fudge offers a delicious minty flavor balanced with a subtle taste
of sea salt.
Is there anything better than having a couple of hours all to yourself? No running errands, no work, no taking the kids to all of their activities, no chores. Nothing. Just the quiet freedom to do whatever you want for a bit. Though those moments may be rare, I enjoy them wholeheartedly and with a little guilty pleasure.
I have a confession to make, friends. I have a weakness for a certain “reality” television show. I've been an avid watcher for the last 20 years or so. I feel like I have grown up with these people over the years, from unruly, partying 20-somethings to (mostly) mature, adults. They’re just so interesting and THE CHALLENGEs are so fun that I can’t help but get sucked in!
So, what guilty pleasure goes perfectly with another? Mint Chocolate Fudge, of course!
For this Mint Chocolate Fudge recipe, you will need:
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Semi-sweet chocolate has a higher fat content which helps it to melt easily. It’s also a nice balance of not too sweet and not too bitter.
Mint Chocolate Chips
Mint and chocolate are a powerful flavor combination. The coolness of the mint pairs beautifully with the velvety, richness of the chocolate.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
For creamy, spreadable fudge you want to use sweetened condensed milk because it doesn’t have the extra moisture that regular milk has. You don’t want to use evaporated milk because it doesn’t have the sugar content needed to help the fudge set.
Mint Extract
Mint extract is a concentrated flavoring that will enhance the overall flavor profile. If you don’t have mint extract, vanilla will make a suitable substitute.
Fine Sea Salt
A good quality, fine sea salt helps to add a wonderful juxtaposition to the sweetness of the fudge.
Making this Mint Chocolate Fudge recipe is super easy!
First, you’ll need an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spray a little nonstick spray to help remove the fudge from the paper later.
Next, if you have a double broiler, you’ll use that here. If you don’t have a double broiler, you make one by simply placing about 2 cups of water into a saucepan. Place a medium-sized glass bowl over the sauce pan so that the bottom of the bowl fits just enough to be snug but not stuck. Begin melting the chocolate and mint chips in the glass bowl. The heat from the water in the saucepan will melt the chocolate easily.
Continue stirring the chocolate constantly until it is about halfway melted.
Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk and mint extract and continue stirring the chocolate mixture until smooth and completely melted.
Carefully, spoon the mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle sea salt over the top of the fudge.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours before cutting into small squares.
With just a few minutes of prep time, this delectable mint chocolate fudge gets me back to watching my favorite show in no time!
Ingredients
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups mint chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon mint extract
2 teaspoons sea salt
Directions
Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly spray parchment paper with a nonstick baking spray.
Using a double boiler over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and mint chocolate chips for approximately 3-5 minutes, until they are melted about halfway.
Slowly add sweetened condensed milk and mint extract. Stir until smooth.
Carefully, spoon chocolate mixture into prepared pan, smoothing out the top and creating an even surface.
Sprinkle sea salt over the top.
Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into small squares.
If you made this Mint Chocolate Fudge recipe, we’d love to know how it turned out. Let us know in the comments below!
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