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A delicious plate of Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

A spicy twist on a classic dessert, perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Margarine do not use butter
  • 150 ml Evaporated Milk 5oz can
  • 198 g Marshmallow Cream 7oz jar
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 1/2 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 4 squares Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Bars broken into pieces
  • 1/4 cup Red Hots
  • 1 package Valentine Sprinkles

Equipment

  • 3 qt. heavy saucepan
  • Mixer with whip attachment
  • 9x13 glass pan

Method
 

  1. Line 9x13 glass pan with parchment & then spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Put chocolate chips & vanilla in mixer bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat sugar, margarine, evaporated milk & marshmallow cream in 3 qt. heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Stir until mixture boils, boil for 5 full minutes- stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat. Pour into mixer bowl over the top of the chocolate chips.
  6. Beat with whip attachment in mixer until it's smooth & looks like silk. (if you did not use premium chocolate- it will be grainy & watery)
  7. Transfer to your prepared dish.
  8. Top with red hots, chocolate bar pieces & Valentine sprinkles.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting & serving.

Notes

Ensure you refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours to set properly. You can substitute Red Hots with other spicy candies for a different kick.