No-Bake Espresso Chocolate Fudge Squares
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Make rich, dense chocolate fudge squares flavored with strong espresso. This recipe sets without baking and requires minimal preparation time.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 min
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso or 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers (optional, for texture)
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and butter.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the prepared espresso (or dissolved espresso powder), vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
- If using, fold in the crushed graham crackers or wafers until evenly distributed.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the fudge is firm enough to cut.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- For the best coffee flavor, use high-quality instant espresso powder.
- If you prefer a smoother fudge without added texture, omit the crushed crackers.
- Store the finished squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35