Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge
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This week Sunday Supper is getting spicy! There are so many great recipes with spices in them I had a hard time choosing one! Some of my favorite spicy foods are spicy tofu, buffalo chicken, jalapeno poppers, hot wings, and chili. I rarely ever make spicy desserts though I have tried or two. Since I think that is more of a challenge I decided I wanted to try another one.
Generally when I make spicy desserts I ginger, cayenne pepper, or even black pepper. I’ve made spicy cookies and even a spiced cake before. This time I decided to do a play on Mexican hot chocolate, which has some spice to it, and do Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge.
I love making fudge because of how easy it is. It only takes minutes to prepare then I can put I can just it in the refrigerator and forget about it until it is time to serve! It has just 2 ingredients in it besides the spices so it’s super easy! I always have chocolate and sweetened condensed milk on hand so this is a recipe I can make anytime.
I added a half teaspoon of cayenne pepper to my fudge because I love the amount of heat it adds to it. However, if you aren’t big on spices I’d stick to just ¼ teaspoon instead. The awesome thing about this fudge is that the first bite tastes like any other fudge and then once you swallow you get a burst of heat in your mouth. It’s a fun surprise at the end.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 c. milk chocolate chip
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 in pan with foil.
- Heat the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and everything is well combined.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne. Mix well.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan immediately. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Cut into 16 squares and enjoy.
Notes
I love how easy this is and different with the kick of pepper!
It would be fun to serve this without a warning and watch people as they realize there is an afterburn!
Fudge is such fun, isn’t it? I must try your recipe…I love cinnamon in anything!
I love this combo for fudge! I have a recipe for regular fudge that is SO complicated. This seems nice and simple. Totally making this soon. THANK YOU! 🙂
I love your spiced up fudge, Heather! This would be perfect on Cinco de Mayo!
I actually took it to work on Cinco de Mayo! Too funny you said that!
It’s been way to long since I’ve made fudge… and yours must taste great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’d love that surprise hit of heat after my first bite! Fabulous twist on a classic!
A little piece of fudge with cayenne is perfect to brighten up and lift the day. Nice post.
chocolate, spice and a little heat all in one bite (with sweet of course!) is a little piece of heaven.