Jessica’s 15-Minute Rocky Road Fudge
I’ve always loved the sweet tantalizing aroma that hangs heavily around a fudge shop. But, alas, I’ve never fallen very hard for the fudge itself. I think it’s usually just too sweet for a girl like me. My taste buds have always craved a depth of chocolate that has eluded me in these high sugar joints.
And then Jessica, a coworker of mine, brought a plate of her 15-Minute Rocky Road Fudge into the office one day. She had cut the fudge into perfect little squares that showed off the goodies hiding within. Those chocolatey squares were chock full of peanuts and marshmallows. There was no holding me back from those beauties. I had to give one a try.
And, wow, was I impressed! THIS was the kind of fudge I had been craving. The texture was dense and chewy, with pockets of salty crunchy peanuts and sweet soft marshmallows. And the fudge flavor? It was sweet, but only just sweet enough. Just perfect for a girl like me.
Jessica’s 15-Minute Rocky Road Fudge
The texture was dense and chewy, with pockets of salty crunchy peanuts and sweet soft marshmallows. And the fudge flavor? It was sweet, but only just sweet enough.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped fine
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
- .5 tsp. baking soda
- 1/8 tsp. table salt
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 T. vanilla
- 1 c. mini marshmallows
- 1 c. chopped salted peanuts
- .5 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cut a 12″ length of extra-wide heavy-duty aluminum foil and fold the edges back to form a 7″ width. With folded sides facing down, fit foil securely into the bottom and up sides of an 8″ square baking pan, allowing excess to overhang pan sides. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium heatproof bowl, toss chocolates, baking soda, and salt until baking soda is evenly distributed. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Set bowl over a 4-quart saucepan containing 2 cups simmering water. Stir with a rubber spatula until chocolate is almost fully melted and few small pieces remain 2 to 4 minutes.
- Remove bowl from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in marshmallows, peanuts, and chocolate chips. Transfer fudge to prepared pan and spread in even layer with a spatula. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Remove fudge from pan using foil and cut into squares.
- To make a double batch: Line 13″ x 9″ pan with two sheets of foil placed perpendicular to each other and double amounts of all ingredients. When melting the chocolates, use a large heatproof bowl and Dutch oven containing four cups simmering water.
Notes
from the recipe box of Jessica Wilder, originally from Cook’s Illustrated.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 239Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 96mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 26gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
This recipe is part of my series, “Sweet (and easy!) Christmas Gifts From One Day in the Kitchen”. You might also like these recipes – they’re great for gifting as well:
Chocolate & Candy Cane Dipped Marshmallows
My family is going to love this. I will have to get ingredients I need to make this on the weekend. Thank you, Val!
I just tried this yummy recipe from your blog and it has come out really yummy!! :)
This is my first rocky road fudge and I am quite happy with the outcome…
Thanks for sharing this easy recipe :)
You are a very talented chef :)
I’m glad I have been going through your blog all day :)
I’ve promised the girls I’ll try and make them homemade fudge this year. They would love a batch of this!!
Hello Jia – hope you all like it!
I can’t believe that you are not normally a fudge fan. You must be crazy – LOL!!
I personally love fudge, especially when it has marshmallows in it! I will have to give this recipe a try.
I do admit to being crazy. :) Thanks for visiting, Jenn!
I cant wait to try this… simple, easy delicious… thats my ideal baby! :)
Thanks Amanda!
Love that you posted the recipe for a double batch! Have the feeling a single one just wouldn’t be enough around here :)
Ha! You are (probably) smart to make a larger batch, Paula!