Chocolaty and rich with a hint of Irish Cream, this fudge takes only 5 minutes to come together using the microwave. Pistachios add a salty note, balancing the sweet flavor and add a natural green color to pair with the Irish Cream for St. Patrick’s Day.
Happy Thursday!
How about an easy sweet treat you can make in the microwave in just 5 minutes?
Fudge enthusiasts will love this creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty version
that’s perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
To make this fudge you’ll need:
2 1/2 cups chocolate chips, I used bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Irish Cream, preferably Homemade
1 1/2 cups roasted & salted shelled pistachios
You can use the store brand of Irish Cream for this fudge recipe
but I highly recommend Easy Blender Irish Cream.
In less than 5 minutes you can mix up some homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
in your blender to keep in the fridge to enjoy in Irish Coffee,
pour over ice cream for an easy dessert, or use in Irish Cream Scones.
Trust me when I tell you you’ll be a convert after one sip
and never go back to the store brand bottle again!
Start by spraying an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick spray and line pan with parchment paper
so paper hangs over two sides of the pan for easy removal.
Chop 1/2 cup of your pistachios and set aside.
Stir Irish Cream, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips together
in a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl.
Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments,
stirring after heating until chocolate is melted and mixture
can be stirred smooth, about 2 more minutes.
Fold in whole pistachios with spatula and pour mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top.
Sprinkle top with chopped pistachios, pressing in any large nut pieces lightly with back of spoon
so they adhere to fudge.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. When firm, lift fudge from pan using edges of paper and cut into squares.
Store in an airtight container until ready to serve. The fudge doesn’t need to be refrigerated
but I like it cold and it will keep longer if you want to enjoy a piece
here and there over a 3 week period or so.
This fudge would be good any time but is particularly fun as a St. Paddy’s Day treat
with the hint of Irish Cream and green salty pistachios!
Substitute your favorite nuts or omit altogether if you’re not a nut fan.
Sprinkle the top of fudge with some flakey sea salt if you prefer.
Irish Cream Fudge with Pistachios
Equipment
- 1 microwave
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Homemade Irish Cream
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 1/2 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 cups Roasted & Salted Shelled Pistachios, divided
Instructions
- Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick spray; line pan with parchment or waxed paper so paper hangs over two sides of the pan.
- Chop 1/2 cup of pistachios; set aside.
- Stir Irish Cream, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl.
- Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after heating until chocolate is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, about 2 minutes longer.
- Fold in the whole pistachios with rubber spatula. Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top of fudge mixture with spatula. Sprinkle top with chopped pistachios, pressing in lightly with back of spoon so they adhere.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Remove fudge from pan using edges of parchment and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make your own Homemade Irish Cream in 5 minutes using the blender. One sip and you'll never go back to the store bought brand again!
- Microwaves vary, so stir well after each heating cycle in microwave to allow residual heat to help melt the chocolate without scorching.
- If you don’t own a microwave, you can make this in a pan on the stove-top over medium-low heat. It will take a little longer to cook and melt the chocolate, taking care not to heat too rapidly so chocolate doesn't seize.
- This fudge will keep in refrigerator 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
- If you're not a fan of pistachios, substitute favorite nut variety or omit.
- Optional: Sprinkle top of fudge with Flakey Sea Salt if desired.
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Wow, this sounds amazing and so simple. Definitely need to give this one a go
That looks delicious Mary! Thanks for sharing! We’re enjoying wonderfully warm sunshine today as we’re cleaning up after last week’s ice storm. Hopefully, it will be the last one for this year. Enjoy your day! Clara ❤️
Mary, this looks and sounds delicious. I am a fan of fudge, to be perfectly honest, anything chocolate. I had to laugh about the three weeks it would keep, maybe three days at my house! Happy Thursday!
This looks amazing Mary! I love that you can make it the microwave too! ☘️
Thank you for sharing another delicious recipe for St. Paddy’s Day Mary! Can’t wait to try it!
You may as well change the name if that fudge to “franki’s fudge.” ALL my top favs…thanx!!! franki
Yum Mary! Your fudge looks amazing, I love that it can be made in the microwave too.☘️
Looks and sounds great Mary and it is so easy. Thanks for including the Irish Cream recipe, I am anxious to make some. Happy March 🍀.
I’m going to purchase the ingredients today, thanks!
☘️💚☘️ The fudge sounds perfect for a St. Paddy’s Day treat, Mary! ☘️💚☘️ I love that it uses my favorite homemade Irish Cream from your recipe. 😋
This is certainly a yummy way to begin my day. I may need to make some Irish cream today!!!
Happy March, sweet friend.
Oh goodness, 5 minutes, that is dangerously easy Mary! It looks so good! Don’t you love that you can buy shelled pistachios now, yum!
Jenna
Mary, I can almost taste the delicious Irish cream fudge. I am sure it is worth straying from any diet and worth all of the calories consumed. I must try it along with your Homemade Easy Blender Irish Cream. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Well that’s happening today! And it will be gone today! Thanks Mary!
Yum, A winner for sure! Thanks!
This sounds delicious. I will definitely have to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Well you went and did it again… another one hit right out of the ballpark. I may have to make this next week when friends come into town! mmmmmm! mmmmmmm!
Terrific recommendation, and I just so happen to have all the ingredients on hand. Must be the Luck o’ the Irish! My husband will absolutely love this recipe and I can hardly wait to make it tomorrow.
Photos are fabulous, as always.
I agree Mary, perfect for St. Pat’s:@)
I wish I already had a batch of fudge waiting for me to indulge in this morning! I can’t believe how easy it is to prepare. Thank you for another delicious recipe. ☘️
Thank you again for a great recipe…can’t wait to try but it’ll have to be an Easter treat well after Lent!……AGAIN, THANK YOU! ☘️❤️☘️❤️✝️
Pass the fudge please! Thanks for another yummy recipe! ☘️💚🇮🇪
5 minute fudge is not my friend, because the non-stop hour I would take devouring it scares me!