Thursday, December 15, 2011

Espresso Fudge-a MUST give gift!

If you love coffee and you are crazy about chocolate then you will be crazy in love with this Espresso Fudge!!

Oh my.....it is so good! 

This is my third year to make it and give away as gifts.  OK, I keep a little for us too!

The richness of the chocolate fudge with the taste of coffee is wonderful. This fudge is simple to make and turns out perfect every time.  I did change it up last year by adding espresso powder instead of instant coffee powder.  I thought it could use a little bit more of a coffee flavor. Funny, it doesn't give it that much more of a coffee flavor, but it enhances the chocolate flavor.  It adds some goodness.  I had never used espresso powder before, but can tell you I will be searching for recipes now.  I had no luck finding it at Kroger, Target or Starbucks.  I finally found it at William Sonoma.  It was more than what I would usually pay, but worth it for this fudge and especially since most of the fudge will be gifts. I love giving homemade gifts. 
Espresso Powder
$10 bottle of goodness
                                                          
It is a perfect gift for someone that likes coffee.  And because it is so rich you do not have to give much. 
A few big pieces in a cute tin, on a sweet little plate or in a festive box and you have a special homemade gift.  I hope my recipients like it as much as I do.
Let me know if you try it.  Here is the recipe.

Espresso Fudge
Ingredients:
1(7oz)jar marshmallow cream
1/2 c sugar
2/3 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c butter
1 1/2 t instant coffee powder
1/8 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
1(12oz)bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
Line an 8” square baking pan with aluminum foil; set aside. In a 2 qt. saucepan, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, cream, butter, coffee powder, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Place on cutting board and cut into 36 squares.

Enjoy!!!

4 comments:

Meagan Dennison said...

YUM! Hobby lobby has some REALLY cute treat boxes right now with a see-thru lid, and they're CHEAP.

Brittany said...

Oh yummy! This looks amazing! Gonna try to make it this weekend. I'm your newest follower :) would be so grateful if you stopped by ours too.
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Blissful & Domestic said...

These are great Tasha! I am not a coffee fan but these do look yummy! Thanks so much for linking up and sharing at my Feature Friday Linky Party!

Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
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Jamie Boros said...

I wish I was your neighbor Tasha. I would love to be the quality control tester for all your treats! ;)