Coconut Fudge
This delightful Coconut Fudge is a unique and irresistible treat designed for the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year's Eve. It has a perfect balance of textures, the golden crunch of caramelized coconut blending with the velvety smoothness of the fudge base. It is an addictive treat that can be enjoyed by all.
Ingredients
For Caramelized Coconut
- 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) water
- 1 ⅓ cup (100g) unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Fudge
- 4 cups (500g) powdered milk
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 ¼ cup (250g) sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup (100g) unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Prepare the caramelized coconut.
- Place the sugar and water in a medium heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, and cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and gets a caramel color.
- Add shredded coconut and stir continuously for about 1 minute until it becomes golden brown.
- Remove from heat, transfer it to a bowl and set aside to cool.
Prepare the fudge.
- Grease with butter an 8-9 inch (20-23cm) square pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the powdered milk with salt.
- In a medium saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Let it simmer over low heat for 10 minutes then add butter. Stir until butter is melted and then remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Pour the syrup over the powdered milk mixture and mix until well blended.
- Reserve ⅔ cup (50g) caramelized coconut for topping.
- Fold in the remaining caramelized coconut and shredded coconut.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining caramelized coconut on top.
- Let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Whole FuddgeCalories: 5302kcalCarbohydrates: 601.2gProtein: 181.8gFat: 253.4gSaturated Fat: 177.4gCholesterol: 571mgSodium: 5028mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 18gSugar: 563.9gCalcium: 5830mgIron: 28mg