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Instant Pot Fudge

Quick and easy fudge rich with nuts. Takes less than 20 minutes of active cooking time and can be made in batches with minimal effort.
Prep Time6 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, International
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 279kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • 20 cm by 20 cm square baking tin
  • Parchment paper
  • Paring knife

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water
  • 12 oz dark chocolate chips 342g by weight
  • 5 oz hazelnuts
  • 2.5 oz walnuts
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Toast the nuts

  • Place the hazelnuts and walnuts in the Air fryer.
  • Toast at 180C for 2 minutes.
  • When done, remove and let it cool.
  • After the nuts are cool, place them in a Ziploc bag and lightly crush the nuts using a rolling pin.

Prepping the Instant Pot for double boiling

  • While the nuts cool down, add the water to the Instant pot and allow it to heat up.
  • Also, line a 20 cm by 20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place the inner pot into the Instant Pot. Add 1.5 cups water to the inner pot.
  • Plug in the Instant Pot and select SAUTE MODE- NORMAL- 15 Minutes.
  • Wait for the water to begin boiling.

Melting chocolate

  • When you see tiny bubbles and steam rising from the water, place a bowl that fits snugly on the inner pot.
  • Add the chocolate chips and keep stirring it until it has melted half way through. This takes 2 to 3 minutes.
  • When the chips are melted half way through, add the condensed milk and stir well to combine.
  • Keep stirring until the chocolate looks glossy and shiny. This takes 3 minutes.

Adding the nuts

  • When the chocolate mixture is all glossy, add the crushed nuts and mix well.
  • Continue to cook the mixture for 1 minute after incorporating the crushed nuts with the chocolate mixture thoroughly.

Setting the fudge

  • Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan.
  • Cover it with another parchment sheet.
  • Gently even out the surface with a flat based ramekin or a ladle.
  • Place this in the fridge.
  • Now, wait for at least 2.5 hours for the fudge to set fully.

Slicing the fudge

  • When the fudge has set well, uncover the fudge and slice them into squares.

Notes

  1. I have used a 20 cm by 20 cm square baking pan for setting my fudge. This recipe yields 16 squares. You can also cut them into smaller pieces based on your preference.
  2. Make sure that the chocolate does not come into contact with moisture or water or steam while you melt it.
  3. If you are using chocolate bar, then chop it into small pieces that are evenly sized. This also takes a bit longer than small chocolate chips to melt.
  4. Prep the baking pan with a parchment paper as the first step before you begin melting the chocolate.
  5. If you prefer thicker squares, you can also use a standard loaf pan that is 8.5 inches by 4.5 inches in dimensions. Line this with parchment paper and proceed with the recipe.
  6. Toasting the nuts adds depth and flavor to the fudge. They also become crunchy. I highly recommend toasting hazelnuts because the flavor is incredible. If you are using almonds, you can skip this step. But for every other nut, I recommend toasting them.
  7. Use an air fryer or the microwave to toast your nuts in a jiffy. For this recipe, I took the air fryer route to toast my hazelnuts and walnuts.
  8. This fudge needs a setting time of at least 2.5 hours in the fridge for best results.
  9. Instant Pot settings differ based on geographic locations.
  10. Nutritional values given here are a rough guide. Please consult a certified nutrition expert for more details or information.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
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