Bitter Chocolate Fudge
These are the perfect treat to keep in the fridge for when the need strikes
Makes enough for: 1 batch fudge
Ingredients
- 160 g coconut milk
- 20 g soft, pitted dates *
- 52 g cocoa powder
- 5 mls vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt flakes
- 200 g 80% cocoa solids dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 40 g pecan pieces, lightly toasted
Method
- Place the coconut milk and dates into a blender and blitz until smooth
- Add the cocoa powder, vanilla and salt and blitz to combine
- Place the chocolate into a glass bowl and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until melted
- Add the date mixture to the chocolate and stir to combine until the mixture starts to stiffen
- Pour into a brownie tin lined with clingfilm, and smooth the top using a palette knife
- Sprinkle the nuts on top and place into the fridge overnight to set
- Remove from the tin, cut into squares and store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge
Notes
* if your dates are not soft then soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, before draining and using