Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge
Preparation 15 Minutes
Cook SETTING TIME: 1 HR Minutes
Serves 25
Method
- Line a 20cm x 20cm slice tin. Combine condensed milk and butter in a saucepan until heated through and butter has melted. Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Stirring until smooth.
- Add cherries to chocolate mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pan and tap on the bench gently so the surface is smooth. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
- For serving, remove from pan and trim the edges. Cut into squares and package up to give as gifts.
Ingredients
395g can of condensed milk
120g butter, diced
400g dark cooking chocolate, chopped
50g SUNBEAM Glace Cherries, finely chopped
60g SUNBEAM Hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
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Place flour, yeast, sugar, allspice, cinnamon and salt in mixing bowl and briefly mix until combined.Β
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Mix with dough hook on medium speed for 5-7 minutes until a dough ball is formed and is coming away from the sides of the bowl.Β
Leave the dough covered with clingfilm in a warm place for approximately 1 hour or until doubles in size.Β
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Place dough into a greased dough tin approximately 24cm x 13cm x 6.5 cm in size.Β
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