Description
Indulge in the rich, old-fashioned goodness of Black Walnut Fudge with this easy homemade recipe. Creamy, chocolaty fudge studded with crunchy black walnuts is a classic treat that’s perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- â…› teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped black walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch square pan and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and salt. Stir over medium heat until boiling.
- Boil Mixture: Boil until it reaches the soft-ball stage (234–240°F on a candy thermometer), approximately 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Add butter and vanilla without stirring. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat Mixture: Beat vigorously until thickened and losing its gloss, about 5–8 minutes. Stir in chopped black walnuts.
- Pour and Set: Pour fudge into the pan, smooth the top, and let it set at room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Do not stir while boiling to avoid crystallization.
- Black walnuts can be substituted with regular walnuts for a milder flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
