Description
This Old-Fashioned Black Walnut Fudge is a rich, creamy treat with a nostalgic twist. Made with smooth, velvety chocolate and crunchy black walnuts, this fudge is perfect for those who love a bit of texture in their sweets. Whether you’re making it for the holidays, gifting it to friends, or just indulging yourself, this fudge is sure to become a beloved classic in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups black walnuts, coarsely chopped (or use a mix of walnuts and black walnuts)
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1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Prepare the pan:
Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter. Set aside. -
Melt the fudge base:
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. -
Add vanilla and salt:
Once the chocolate mixture is fully melted and smooth, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. -
Fold in the black walnuts:
Gently fold in the coarsely chopped black walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture. -
Pour into the pan:
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. -
Chill to set:
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2-3 hours or until it is completely set and firm. -
Cut into pieces:
Once the fudge is set, remove it from the refrigerator. Use a sharp knife to cut it into small squares or pieces. -
Serve and enjoy:
Serve your homemade Old-Fashioned Black Walnut Fudge as a sweet treat for any occasion!
Notes
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Black Walnuts: Black walnuts have a distinctive, slightly stronger flavor than regular walnuts, which gives this fudge its unique taste. If you can’t find black walnuts, regular walnuts can be used as a substitute.
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Storage: Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
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Customization: If you’d like a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of cocoa powder for an extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy, Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/24 of the recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg