
Ingredients for Mexican Chocolate Fudge:
21/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped nuts
Prepare the fudge: Place the chocolate chips and condensed milk in a double boiler and stir continuously, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
Flavor the fudge: Remove the melted mixture from heat, and add the remaining ingredients (salt, cinnamon, chili powder, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts) to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
Form the fudge: Spread out the mixture in an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Chill the filled pan in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until hardened. Lift the fudge from the pan, peel off the paper, and cut the fudge into desired shapes.
Makes: ≤2 pounds
The fudge can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for about a week. I added only 1/2 tsp of chili powder, but those who prefer a strong kick can add a dash more. The fudge allows a lot of room for creativity, such as varying the amount or types of nuts, or even leaving those out and adding in other ingredients such as marshmallows. I personally prefer crunchy nuts to contrast the smooth, sweet chocolate.
This was actually my first time making fudge, and it was a success! Since it was for Valentine’s Day, I used one of my heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the fudge (this part may not be so easy if you wait until the next day to cut it like I did). This will be one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy treat!
Looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing and happy Valentine’s Day, Ada. 🙂
Thanks, Shanna! Hope you had a great Valentine’s weekend 🙂
Looks crazy good, Ada! Love chocolate and spicy 🙂 And the heart shapes make them even better. Hope you had a lovely and romantic Valentine’s Day. Fun to see you here again.
The chocolatey and spicy flavors work so well together 🙂 I had trouble cutting out the heart shapes, but luckily I had my fiance around to help out hehe. Hope your Valentine’s Day was great as well! 😀
Sounds delicious! I love chocolates. 🙂
Who doesn’t love chocolate 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
I don;t have a sweet tooth but this made my mouth water! Looks great – love the idea of the chilli and cinnamon.
Thanks so much! The spices definitely help cut into the sweetness of this fudge!
A girl after my own heart with all that chocolate! 🙂
So sorry for the late response! It sure is a delicious treat for anyone who loves chocolate 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
hubba hubba – this looks so lush.
Thank you! It’s simple to make but so luxurious to eat 😉
Looks really lovely! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
This looks so indulgent!
They certainly were! And the chili powder adds a nice kick to the decadent chocolate.
Chili and chocolate are such a good combination!