Chocolate Orange Fudge

"This is so easy and yet it is probably the best fudge I've ever had. I usually omit the pecans. My niece used this recipe, substituting 3-4 drops peppermint extract for the orange zest, and earned a blue ribbon at the county fair. Even my 12-16 year old 4H girls had no problems making it. Note: make sure you use fresh orange zest. Dried will make the fudge bitter. Also make sure you don't get any of the bitter white part of the rind when you are zesting your orange."
 
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photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
24
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ingredients

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directions

  • Line a 8x8x2-inch baking pan with lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
  • Spread in prepared dish and chill until firm.
  • Carefully remove fudge from pan using the edges of the foil.
  • Cut into squares.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

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Reviews

  1. This fudge tastes like a Cadbury Chocolate orange! I added a tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp orange extract and 2 Tablespoons of butter. Delicious!
     
  2. Incredible!!! So many people raved about this fudge (which I have made twice in a week already!) and I felt a twinge of guilt about the fact that it only took about five minutes to prepare, from start to finish!!! I have made fudge in the past which entailed a lot of time and fuss, and all I can say is that nothing compared to the ease, simplicity and taste of this recipe! Instead of using orange zest, I used 1 1/2 tsp of orange extract, and it tasted just like Chocolate Orange confectionery that can be bought in the candy section of grocery stores! (but softer)! I placed the condensed milk and Chocolate chips in a bowl, mixed it together, then nuked it in the microwave at power level 7 for three minutes. After mixing it with a wooden spoon until it was smooth and blended, I added the extract. So easy! This recipe will readily lend itself to experimentation. (and I WILL be experimenting!) Maybe next time I'll use white chocolate chips with almond extract, or maybe peanut butter chips! Thank you so much for posting, Marg!
     
  3. Fantastic, whipped this up this morning before work. Made in microwave as per another reviewers suggestion 3 minutes on 70% power. Didn't even stir during this time. Mixed together beautifully. I used about a cup each of milk and dark chocolate and half a cup on peppermint chocolate & about 1/2 tsp peppermint essence. Its in the fridge chilling now & the whole process took only 5 minutes. From the taste on the spoon this is going to be great. Is supposed to be a gift for this afternoon, hope it makes it there!
     
  4. This is a very good recipe, clear and easy to understand. I had no trouble making this.
     
  5. I really enjoyed this fudge. Simple. Easy. Quick. I used dark chocolate and walnuts. I rate 4 stars as a recipe that I would do again and share with others. 5 stars is something I'm dying to make again and add to my home cookbook. The only reason I didn't do 5 stars is becuase I like the texture of Mackinaw Island fudge the most (which the make on cooled granite stone). Thanks for sharing!
     
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  1. Incredible!!! So many people raved about this fudge (which I have made twice in a week already!) and I felt a twinge of guilt about the fact that it only took about five minutes to prepare, from start to finish!!! I have made fudge in the past which entailed a lot of time and fuss, and all I can say is that nothing compared to the ease, simplicity and taste of this recipe! Instead of using orange zest, I used 1 1/2 tsp of orange extract, and it tasted just like Chocolate Orange confectionery that can be bought in the candy section of grocery stores! (but softer)! I placed the condensed milk and Chocolate chips in a bowl, mixed it together, then nuked it in the microwave at power level 7 for three minutes. After mixing it with a wooden spoon until it was smooth and blended, I added the extract. So easy! This recipe will readily lend itself to experimentation. (and I WILL be experimenting!) Maybe next time I'll use white chocolate chips with almond extract, or maybe peanut butter chips! Thank you so much for posting, Marg!
     
  2. Fantastic! Super easy, too. I used 2 tsp. orange extract instead of the orange zest, and it was perfect. I made one batch without nuts and used chopped walnuts for the other, since it was what I had on hand. Today, I am going to try and make a mint variation. Thanks for the recipe, Marg!
     
  3. This was so quick and easy and the texture is perfect - so smooth. It cuts beautifully too. I just have to work on getting the flavor to how I like it. I think the idea of half milk-chocolate half semi-sweet is a good one. I tried peppermint instead of the orange flavor so that might have been part of the problem. The dark chocolate might have been a better compliment to the orange flavor.
     
  4. Wow - this fudge is wonderful! What could be better than an easy recipe with great results?! I used pure orange extract instead of the orange zest and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing - will make again!
     
  5. I made this without the nuts too... Wonderful ! Smooth, and deceptive... it sets very solid, so I was a bit worried, but cuts easily with a decent amount of pressure (I didn't break my hand doing it) and it was still melt in your mouth soft once you took a piece or ..um... 4 !!! Our family aren't fans of orange peel so I used two teaspoons of orange essence... could have been a bit stronger for our taste at least 'cos the orange was only a vague after-taste of orange instead of a more predominant flavour (which DH really likes) I'm itching to make this with the peppermint in it and might even try a mix with some Tia Maria one time or Bailies ?... this will be my recipe of choice when DD's school asks for bake sale things for fundraising since it's just embarrasingly easy and fast to make and you just know that kids will leave telling you that they need something until the evening before... Now, no stress, I will have this recipe on hand to whip up and save the day :) Please see my rating system, an excellently deserved 5 stars! Thanks ! UPDATE: I've made this 4 times recently and I added 3 Tablespoons of peppermint essence to get the strength that's perfect for us. Mint is the prefered flavour here so far... this stuff practically walks off the plate when you have guests, so I'll be making this often in the future. Thanks !
     

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