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Fast and Easy Nibby Fudge

Cacao nibs are roasted and lightly crushed cacao beans—in other words, pure chocolate! Their bittersweet, toasty flavor and irresistible crunch is a wonderful contrast to this super-creamy fudge. You won’t need a thermometer to make this fudge because marshmallow cream ensures a smooth texture. 

Yields 64 1-inch squares

2/3 cup evaporated milk
One 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
2 ounces (1/4 cup) butter; more for the pan  
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon table salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup cacao nibs, divided

Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with foil, folding the excess over the sides to form handles. Grease the foil and set the pan aside.

Put the evaporated milk, marshmallow creme, butter, sugar, and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pan often, as this mixture is apt to burn.

Once the mixture comes to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly; it will caramelize a bit, which is fine. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and the vanilla, and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add half of the nibs, stir to combine, and pour into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining nibs and allow to set.

Once the fudge is firm, lift it out of the pan using the foil handles and cut it into small squares with a long, sharp knife on a cutting board.

photo: Anna Williams
From Book Absolutely Chocolate , pp. 272
September 1, 2009




user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star would like to make this recipe but not sure of the product - marshmallow creme. Is this something I could purchase in Australia?