Dessert: United States – Chocolate Walnut Fudge

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Serving Size: 12

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 6 min

Additional 3 hrs

Total 3 hrs 20 min

Ingredients

3 cups (18 oz / 510 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 / 4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup (120 g) chopped walnuts
Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, 4 to 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and 3/4 cup of the walnuts.
Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over the top and a pinch of flaky sea salt, if using. Gently press to adhere.
Refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 3 hours. Lift the fudge out by the parchment, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into 25 to 36 squares.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 2 months.