idiot proof fudge *

[OllieMartin]

idiot proof fudge

Nothing is idiot proof, because we idiots are so ingenious

[Scottishnewbie]

Really fudgey no-burn recipe
tin of caramel-style condensed milk
Vanilla essence
Icing sugar.
Melt the condensed milk until it is runny (I put it in a bowl over hot water)
stir in several drops vanilla essence (or whatever else you like flavouring your fudge, rum {2 tspns} and raisin {estimate half the volume of condensed milk} works too)
Stir in icing sugar until it gets too stiff to stir any more (it will take quite a lot)
Line a tin with baking parchment, pour the warm fudgey mix in, level, and leave to set for at least 24 hours.
Turn out onto a fresh sheet of baking parchment and leave for another 2 days.
Divide into chunks.....
Can't be precise on quantities as I didn't measure anything, and did all sorts of variations along the way. I divided the mix partway through, and made 3 batches from one can of condensed milk, I used the deep foil dishes that Waitrose sell 'ready to roast' veggies in.

jjust made this and it is delish! many thanks for the recipe.

[northepaul]

* for Rhona

From Nigella Express.

She says it isn't 'proper' fudge, but tastes pretty darn good to me!

350g dark (min 70%) chocolate, chopped
1, 397g condensed milk
30g butter
pinch salt
150g pistachios - bashed (I use a plastic bag and a rolling pin). You can substitute any nuts

put choc, butter, condensed milk in a heavy based pan on a low heat to melt.
add nuts when mixture all melted
Stir well. Put into a foil tray 23cm square, smooth the top
let it cool then refrigerate to set.
Cut into pieces. You can freeze some if you want and it can be served straight from the freezer.

I found this quantity made over 60 pieces of fudge!

Have just made a batch with my 6 yr old for her to give out in little decorated jam jars. Does exactly as you said Janeyo - thanks for the great recipe