Dessert for 3
Peppermint Mocha Milk Fudge
Condensed milk, cocoa, coffee, and peppermint cook into a thick fudge before cooling with crushed candy on top.
Typical price
$8.74for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.74 for 4
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- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 28 oz | $3.92Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cans (12 oz) evaporated whole milk
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup peppermint candy canes
Steps
- Grease an 8-inch square pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, remaining butter, cocoa powder, and coffee in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for 28 to 32 minutes, stirring often, until very thick and pulling from the pan.
- Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts, then spread the fudge into the prepared pan.
- Crush the candy canes and sprinkle them over the warm fudge, pressing them in lightly.
- Cool the fudge for 20 minutes, then refrigerate it for 20 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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