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Walnuts make this delectable fudge special. Cut into small squares and wrap a few in parchment for a thoughtful Valentine gift that anyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Serves: 36
125g Butter
175g plain chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
400g caster sugar
150ml evaporated milk
10 large white marshmallows
125g chopped walnuts (other nuts may be used).
Preparation method
Preparation: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Extra time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Butter a 20cm dish.
Place the butter, chocolate and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, milk and marshmallows. Bring to the boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook for six minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
Pour marshmallow mixture over the contents of the mixing bowl. Beat the entire mixture until it thickens and loses its gloss. Quickly fold in the nuts and pour into the prepared tin. Refrigerate until firm.