Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Crazy Cooking Challenge:Dark chocolate Kahlua Mudslide Fudge


Once again Tina, from the Crazy Cooking Challenge, has given us a task: find a blog that has fudge and recreate it.  Oh my but there are so many wonderful sounding fudge recipes out there!  I wanted to try them all, but my thighs stopped me.  On Pinterest I had pinned a recipe for Kahlua fudge.  This recipe had been pinned many times. I don't expect that I am the only one that will make this recipe, but I did make some adjustments that may separate me from the others.

 Before I get to those changes, please give a big thanks to La Phemme Phoodie.  She has a wonderful blog that just so happened to feature these delectable bits of fudge-y happiness! Click on the above link and give her some blogger love!
This fudge is fantastic.  Its creamy, and not overly sweet.  Even my mom, who dislikes dark chocolate, gives it two thumbs up!  I added a teaspoon of espresso powder right before I added the chocolate.  The original recipe calls for 3 cups total of chocolate but I only did 2 cups and I omitted the nuts (yes dear, I did that for you sweet husband of mine!)  be sure to click on her link to see the original recipe!




Kahlua Creamy Fudge (Adapted from La Phemme Phoodie)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 (7 0z) jar marshmallow creme*
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup salted butter
1/3 cup Kahlua Mudslide
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon espresso powder
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
Line an 8 inch square pan with baking foil.or parchment paper.
In a 3 1/2 quart saucepan combine sugar, marshmallow, milk, butter, Kahlua and salt. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the espresso powder and chocolate. Stir until melted. Add vanilla. Turn into prepared pan.
Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until firm. To serve cut into squares.
Serving: Approximately 2 1/2 pounds

 Here's a tip; make the length of the foil, or parchment, a bit longer  This way all you need to do is cut around the pan and pull out the fudge!.












16 comments:

  1. What a great combination of flavors!

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  2. oh I love to use Kahlua in baking too! Another delicious-looking fudge recipe... Come over and check out the fudge I made... hint hint.. It's a tootsie roll fudge recipe I first found from your site! http://itsyummytomytummy.blogspot.com/

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  3. DEFINITELY trying this! Love Kahlua, love fudge! Stop by for orange ginger fudge in my "kitchen"! Happy Holidays!

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  4. I like the sounds of this. Yes, I have a Kahlua brownie on my blog. andi

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  5. This combination sounds DIVINE! I'm a fellow 'Challenge' participant (#7) stopping by to say hi. Love your fudge recipe!

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  6. Kahlua, yummy! I bet the taste of this is awesome. I'm also your newest follower.

    http://pinchofthisthatandtheother.blogspot.com/2011/12/chocolate-butterscotch-fudge-crazy.html

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  7. I love this one. And I adore the blog you chose. Great job this month. I wish they were all fudge challenges. Lol!

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  8. Great recipe for the Crazy Cooking Challenge, it is fun cooking with you!
    Miz Helen

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  9. One of my absolute favorite flavor combos! Pinning this one for sure. I hope you'll stop by and visit my CCC post for Bailey's Irish Cream and Pistachio Fudge.

    :)
    ButterYum

    http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2011/12/baileys-irish-cream-and-pistachio-fudge.html

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  10. This sounds amazing! I would love some right now with my coffee!

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  11. Your pictures are beautiful! This sounds really yummy.

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  12. Vivian I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for your kind words. Truly appreciated!

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  13. This fudge sounds and looks incredible!

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  14. Oh my gosh! My husband and I will love this. Thank you for sharing.

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