This chocolate cream cheese fudge recipe is rich and tangy, with a deep chocolate flavor. If you don’t like the bittersweet taste of dark chocolate, I recommend cutting down on the unsweetened chocolate—either use four ounces instead of six or substitute some milk chocolate for the unsweetened. The nuts are optional, but I find they help cut the richness and add a great flavor and texture to the fudge. Hazelnuts and almonds are my preferred variation, but you can experiment with your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
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6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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2 teaspoons evaporated milk, or cream
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups mixed nuts, chopped
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Prepare an 8 x 8-inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
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Chop the chocolate into even pieces with a large knife. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating.
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Place the softened cream cheese and the evaporated milk in the bowl of a large stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment until smooth. (Alternatively, a hand mixer can be used.)
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Stop the mixer, add the melted chocolate, and beat until well mixed.
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Stop the mixer again and add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until the fudge is smooth and well combined.
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Stir in the nuts by hand, if you’re using them.
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Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and spread it in an even layer. Let it set at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Once set, cut the fudge into small squares and serve at room temperature.
Tip
- Fudge may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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146 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 32 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 146 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 41mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 97mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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