Quick and Easy Dark Chocolate-Pistachio Fudge
Rich dark chocolate joins salted pistachios in this easy microwave fudge recipe that comes together in less than 5 minutes. So creamy and rich; ready to enjoy or gift with 2 hours of chilling time.
Servings: 36 pieces
Equipment
- microwave
- 8 x 8 inch pan
Ingredients
- 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz. package of Dark Chocolate Candy Coating / Almond Bark, broken into pieces such as CandiQuik
- 3/4 cup roasted salted pistachios roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted salted pistachios finely chopped for top of fudge
Instructions
- Spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper that overhangs the edges; set aside.
- Place the sweetened condensed milk and pieces of almond bark in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat the candy coating and condensed milk in microwave, uncovered on high (100% power) for 1-minute, stirring well after heating so residual heat is distributed to help it melt. Continue heating in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each heating cycle, taking care not to scorch. Microwaves vary; this should take 2 – 2 1/2 minutes.
- When fudge mixture is melted and smooth, stir in 3/4 cup chopped pistachios.
- Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth top with spatula and lightly tap pan against countertop several times to help level and smooth fudge.
- Sprinkle top with finely chopped pistachios, pressing down lightly with back of measuring cup so nuts adhere to top of warm fudge. Place in refrigerator and let chill until set, about 2 hours.
- When fudge is set, lift out of pan by edges of parchment paper and transfer to cutting board and cut into 36 pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- If you don’t have a microwave, you can make this fudge on your stove top, melting over medium heat; it will take a little longer to melt.
- Substitute chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips for CandiQuik/almond bark if desired.