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Mocha Fudge

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This mocha fudge recipe combines the flavors of chocolate fudge and coffee an easy homemade candy.

Easy Mocha Fudge Recipe - Combine chocolate fudge with instant espresso crystals to create a mocha fudge recipe that is "sinfully delicious".

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I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in desserts. There is a depth of flavor when coffee and chocolate are combined that is unmatched when they are served individually! I decided to modify my Easy Fudge Recipe and add Instant Espresso Crystals to create a Mocha Fudge.

My husband described the results as “sinfully delicious”. I am not sure if I will be put on the naughty list or nice list by sharing this Mocha Fudge with friends and neighbors.

My husband is always impressed with my fudge recipes because his mother never made candies. Many people think that it is hard to make fudge, which is why it makes a lovely gift. You get the “wow factor” because people think you have made something very difficult, but it really isn’t that hard at all. All you need is a large pot and a Candy Thermometer, which you can pick up for several dollars.

My Easy Homemade Fudge has a step by step tutorial if you have never made fudge before.

Mocha Fudge Recipe

Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso crystals
  • 12-ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7-ounce jar)
Directions:
  1. Grease a 9 x 12 pan.
  2. In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, instant espresso crystals, and sugar.
  3. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature).
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
  6. Add vanilla; stir well.
  7. Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
  8. Pour fudge into a greased pan or serving dish.

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Recipe type: Homemade Candy
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso crystals
  • 12-ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7-ounce jar)
Directions
  1. In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, instant espresso crystals, and sugar.
  2. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature).
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
  5. Add vanilla; stir well.
  6. Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
  7. Pour fudge into a greased pan or serving dish.
Notes
I put it in the refrigerator to cool it quickly. It will take approximately 4 -5 hours to cool if you leave it at room temperature (which is way too long for my family to wait). Makes approximately 3 lbs.

 

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  1. Debbie says

    Lisa-
    If I only have instant coffee crystals and not espresso, how much do you think I should add? This recipe is like the one I make in the microwave except for the addition of coffee. I had been wanting to add the coffee flavor and thought I might have to search for the java fudge I made as a kind. Then I discovered your sight this morning. Thanks for sharing this. I really appreciate it.

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  10. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    I love fudge, but I haven’t made it in years! I love mocha anything so this recipe would be a great one to start with. Thank you for inspiring me to put it on my ‘must make’ list!

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.