Creamy Vanilla Fudge
by Alice Steventon
(England)
Delicious vanilla fudge from my kitchen!
This is a delicious recipe by British dessert chef James Martin. I think these little squares of sweet vanilla fudge make a perfect wedding favor or gift! This is a classic British sweet, and will make your guests feel well and truly special!
Vanilla fudge
Prep time: 15 mins, plus cooling
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves:Makes about 36 pieces (6 pieces per person)
Ingredients
oil, for greasing
1 1/4 cups milk
12oz superfine sugar
3 1/2 oz unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
1. Grease an 18cm square cake pan.
2. Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter melted.
3. Bring to the boil and boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring all the time.
4. When the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (115°C on a sugar thermometer), remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.
5. Beat the mixture with a spoon for a few minutes until it starts to thicken and the gloss disappears.
6. Pour into the prepared tin and leave to set at room temperature (do not put it in the fridge).
7. Once set, cut the fudge into small squares and store in a sealed container.
