Happy Valentine's Day! Or Happy Love Day whatever you prefer. Today I'm going to show the special people and the not so special people in my life I care about them. I know we are only sold the image of Valentine's Day for romantic relationships, but I want to broaden that image. It can really suck and be a painful day for the people who don't have that sort of relationship. Some folks like to use today as a day to show off how many roses they received etc.. I don't like that and I think it's lame. I think today should be spent doing random acts of kindness.
So on that note make a special treat for your kids, co-workers, neighbor, boss, friends or enemy.
This chocolate treat is amazing. Please note fudge must be chilled at least 2 hours before devouring.
You will need:
5 oz Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate, finely chopped.
3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
1 (14oz) Can Sweetened Fat-Free or Regular Condense Milk.
1/2 Tsp Vanilla
Hand full Chopped Roasted Almonds.
Pinch Coarse Sea Salt.
1/2 Tsp Flaked Salt
Directions:
Line 8 inch square baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving 2 inch overhang. Smooth out any wrinkles.
Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, condensed milk, almonds, vanilla, and coarse sea salt in a large heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat unit chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Transfer fudge to prepared baking pan; spread evenly. Let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. Uncover fudge; remove from pan by lifting overhanging plastic wrap. Invert on cutting board remove wrap. Cut into 8 strips; then cut each strip into 8 pieces. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 2 weeks. To serve, return fudge to room temperature. Sprinkle with flake sea salt.
Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, condensed milk, almonds, vanilla, and coarse sea salt in a large heavy saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat unit chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Transfer fudge to prepared baking pan; spread evenly. Let cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. Uncover fudge; remove from pan by lifting overhanging plastic wrap. Invert on cutting board remove wrap. Cut into 8 strips; then cut each strip into 8 pieces. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 2 weeks. To serve, return fudge to room temperature. Sprinkle with flake sea salt.
Happy Love Day!
-Shevon
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