Easy White Chocolate Fudge With Almonds
This Easy White Chocolate Fudge With Almonds is made with just 4 ingredients, and you can put it together quickly in about 20 minutes. It's perfect for the holidays, special occasions, or any time you want a sweet treat!
Servings: 36 pieces (about 1¼ pounds total)
Estimated Calories: 107
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) bag sliced almonds, 1½ cups
- 1 (11 to 12-ounce) bag white chocolate chips, 1⅓ to 1½ cups (I used an 11-ounce bag)
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with parchment paper (the bottom and up the sides).
- Toast the almonds: Spread the almonds out evenly on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until they are just starting to turn lightly golden brown (keep a close eye on them, as they can darken quickly). Set aside to cool a bit while you move on to the next steps.
- Place the sweetened condensed milk and the white chocolate chips in a medium saucepan (I use a 3-quart pot). Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, just until the chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Off the heat, add the almond extract and toasted almonds; stir until well-combined and the almonds are coated.Work quickly so that the fudge mixture remains spreadable for the next step.
- Transfer the fudge mixture to the prepared pan; spread it out evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours or until firm (you can even let it set up overnight).Keep it uncovered for the first hour in the fridge so that no condensation builds up. Then cover it with plastic wrap for the remainder of the setting time so it doesn't dry out.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan. Remove the parchment paper and cut the fudge into 36 pieces (cut it into 6 rows one way and 6 rows the other way).
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Toasting the almonds really enhances their flavor, and so I don't recommend skipping that step. That being said, you can just add in the almonds untoasted if you'd prefer.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can line the pan with wax paper, aluminum foil (I would spray with cooking spray so the fudge doesn't stick to it), or you can simply grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Alternately, you can use the microwave to melt the white chocolate. Put the chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute, then stir. Continue heating in 30-second increments, stirring well after each one, just until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Please refer to the post for additional recipe tips, substitutions and variations, serving suggestions, and information on storing and freezing.
- Estimated calories shown are for 1 square of fudge.
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