Description
Creamy pistachio fudge melts hearts with its rich, nutty essence and silky smooth texture. Festive green hues and sweet Mediterranean flavors promise a delightful treat waiting to enchant you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (75 grams) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Supplemental Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 34 drops green food coloring
- Additional pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless extraction.
- Select a microwave-compatible container and merge white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Apply microwave heating through brief 30-second intervals, gently stirring between each session until achieving a uniform, glossy consistency. Alternatively, utilize a double boiler method with gently simmering water.
- Introduce vanilla extract, optional almond extract, salt, and desired food coloring, blending thoroughly until completely integrated.
- Gently incorporate chopped pistachios into the creamy mixture, strategically preserving a small portion for decorative topping.
- Transfer the luxurious blend into the prepared pan, meticulously smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Artfully scatter the reserved pistachios across the top for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Chill the confection in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, allowing it to solidify into a delectable, creamy texture.
- Once thoroughly set, delicately lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Slice into petite, bite-sized squares and savor the rich, nutty indulgence.
Notes
- Customize the extract flavor by swapping almond extract with rosewater for a Middle Eastern twist, adding depth to the classic fudge profile.
- Experiment with different nut variations like toasted almonds or cashews for unique texture and taste variations while maintaining the creamy base.
- Toast pistachios briefly in a dry skillet before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a subtle crunch that elevates the fudge’s overall sensory experience.
- For dairy-free options, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk and use dairy-free white chocolate chips to create an inclusive dessert that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg