The ingredient list for this traditional French-Canadian fudge may be simple, but the taste is amazing. Smooth and creamy with notes of caramel, this is a melt-in-the mouth decadent treat.
MAKES: 24 pieces
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: about 8 minutes
CHILLING TIME: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup lightly packed golden yellow sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream (35%)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line the base and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang of paper on two facing sides. (This will help you remove the fudge from the pan.) Set aside.
- In a large microwaveable bowl, stir together both sugars and the cream.
- Microwave the sugar mixture on medium-high for 4 minutes. Stir well, then microwave on medium-high for another 4 minutes, or until the sugars are completely dissolved. (The cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave oven.)
- Add the butter and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the mixture until it thickens and loses its sheen, about 2 minutes.
- Scrape the fudge into the prepared pan, smoothing the top level with an offset spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge from the pan to a cutting board. Cut into 24 pieces. (This fudge gets better with time so, for best flavour, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for at least 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.)
