The 12 Posts of Christmas, Day 10: Chocolate Orange Fudge

Inside: It just wouldn’t be Christmas without fudge, so here’s our offering–Chocolate Orange Fudge!

Chocolate orange fudge
Chocolate orange fudge.

Chocolate Orange Fudge

I love those chocolate oranges that are so popular this time of year, so it only stands to reason that Chocolate Orange Fudge would make a great recipe for Christmas. Here is my attempt at an easy recipe:

Chocolate Orange Fudge
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 16 pieces
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup of Truvia (erythritol stevia blend)
  • 2 teaspoons of orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon of orange extract
  • 6 ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped fine
  • ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt
Instructions
  1. Line an 8 x 8 square pan with parchment paper, lightly buttered.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together heavy cream, sweetener, orange extract, and orange zest and bring to a simmer.
  3. Remove from heat and add chocolate and salt. Stir until chocolate is totally melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour chocolate mixture into parchment-lined pan and spread evenly to the edges.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until set, several hours or overnight.
  6. Cut into 16 pieces.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
 

Fudge.
Fudge–close up and personal!

 

This day in past posts:

The 12 Posts of Christmas, Day 10: Simple Ornaments 2017

The 12 Posts of Christmas, Day 10: Festive Simmering Potpourri 2018

The 12 Posts of Christmas, Day 10: Christmas is for the Birds 2019

The 12 Posts of Christmas, Day 10: Jute Basket Ornament 2020