Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe | Easy Homemade Fudge (2024)

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This Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe is delicious and so easy! A simple homemade candy made with chocolate, a little cayenne pepper, chili powder and cinnamon!

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    A DELICIOUS HOMEMADE MEXICAN FUDGE RECIPE

    Hola, amigos! Bienvenido! Como estas?
    And that’s about the extent of my Spanish…

    Translation per Google: Hi, friends! Welcome! How are you? 😉

    I took French. And in the 4 years of gargling each “R”, I *think* I learnedabout 20 words, give or take. I also learned how to make proper Crepes and dang good French Onion Soup.

    However, and if it wasn’t evident enough, I’m really getting into Mexican cuisine here, eh? Yesterday we had Skillet Burritos and today we’re having Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge! I figured, since I was on a roll with those burritos, why not continue on and make my next favorite south-of-the-border recipe.

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    Though, as I mentioned yesterday, I’m not the biggest fan of Mexican food, I AM the biggest fan of Mexican desserts. I looooove their sweets; Churros, Tres Leches Cake, Caramel Flans, etc.. LOVE ‘EM ALL!

    In fact, my last vacation in Puerto Vallarta involved Mexican sweets for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. I ate guacamole during Happy Hour, with a side of MargaritaS. Lots of ’em. I miss those days… drunk and happy. 😉

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    Ooooh, hello there, melty chocolate. If it wasn’t so wrong, I’d take a spoon and eat you. But, first, we gotta make some fudge. (Sidenote: Do you really think I let all that chocolate go into the fudge? Yah, right. I licked that bowl clean! …keepin’ it real…)

    The highlight of this fudge is the hint of spice. It’s not a lot, but it’s there and it’s perfect. Also? The espresso. Itsimply just heightens the flavor of the chocolate, but if you want to avoid it, you can use vanilla extract in its place. No harm done. But it’s Monday – you might want to reconsider.

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    Yeah…these squaresmake me want to sit on the couch, drink wine and eat. All while watching my sweet children hug and play…
    Don’t laugh… Dreams DOcome true!

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    If you want to join me on thee couch with thy wine, make this chocolate fudge and call me!

    ENJOY!

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    Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge

    Katerina | Diethood

    This Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe is delicious and so easy! A simple homemade candy made with chocolate, a little cayenne pepper, chili powder and cinnamon!

    5 from 5 votes

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    Servings : 24

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins

    Total Time 4 hours hrs

    Ingredients

    • 1- pound semi-sweet chocolate , chopped
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened Condensed Milk (*NOT Evaporated Milk*)
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons brewed espresso or any other strong coffee
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • Sea Salt , optional

    Instructions

    • Lightly coat an 8x8-inch pan with baking spray; line with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.

    • Fill a saucepan with water, about 2-inches deep and bring to a simmer.

    • In a mixing bowl, one that is larger than the saucepan, combine chopped chocolate, butter, condensed milk and coffee.

    • Set mixing bowl over simmering water, making sure that the bowl does not touch the water.

    • Stirring frequently, cook until chocolate is melted and completely smooth.

    • Stir in cinnamon, chili powder and cayenne pepper.

    • Remove from heat and pour into the previously prepared pan.

    • Sprinkle with salt and chill in the fridge for 4 hours. For best results, chill over night.

    • Cut into squares and serve.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month. RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD Adapted from iVillage

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 4 mg | Sodium: 14 mg | Potassium: 107 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg

    Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

    Course: Dessert

    Cuisine: Mexican

    Keyword: easy fudge recipe, homemade fudge recipe, mexican candy recipe, mexican fudge recipe, spiced fudge recipe

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    FAQs

    What's the difference between hot fudge and fudge? ›

    Hot fudge is made by boiling together cream, sugar, chocolate, and sometimes butter—the traditional ingredients for fudge—into what is essentially just an undercooked, unset version of the confection.

    What's the difference between fudge and chocolate fudge? ›

    Although fudge often contains chocolate, fudge is not the same as chocolate. Chocolate is a mix of cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sometimes sugar and other flavorings and is hard and brittle. Fudge is a mixture of sugar, dairy and flavorings that is cooked and cooled to form a smooth, semi-soft confection.

    What makes fudge hard or soft? ›

    The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

    What not to do when making fudge? ›

    Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer

    Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.

    What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

    Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

    What is McDonald's hot fudge made of? ›

    View Ingredients and Allergens

    Ingredients: Sugars (sugar, glucose syrup), Water, Milk ingredients, Hydrogenated palm kernel oil or hydrogenated coconut oil, Cocoa, Salt, Disodium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Natural flavour (plant source), Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, Soy lecithin.

    What makes fudge taste like fudge? ›

    Fudge incorporates sugar, milk, butter, and other ingredients such as cocoa for chocolate fudge. The chocolatier then heats these products together until they melt. After this, the mixture is beaten during the cooling process. Think of fudge as a food consisting of crystallized sugar.

    Why do you whip fudge? ›

    Whipping the fudge with the electric mixer eliminates the marshmallow-it is just more sugar and air! The mixer takes care of adding the air to your fudge. It's better for you as you are not adding more sugar. I also have added a large Hershey's candy bar-(broken into bits) with the chocolate chips for added richness.

    What is traditional fudge made of? ›

    Fudge is created by heating sugar past its boiling point, so it's considered a confection made from crystalized sugar. Also, fudge doesn't have to be flavored with cocoa powder. There are plenty of fudge recipes that replace cocoa powder with peanut butter, vanilla, or another flavored extract.

    Why is hot fudge so good? ›

    In fact, hot fudge sauce is just a fudge that never sets! Cream or milk, sugar, and butter are slowly boiled down until slightly thickened and light caramel-colored. This boiling-down process not only gives the sauce it's great gooey texture, but also contributes that special “fudgey” taste to the chocolate.

    Does fudge need to be refrigerated? ›

    Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

    Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

    Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

    Should fudge be soft ball or hard ball? ›

    For perfect fudge, the syrup should form a soft ball that can be picked up, but easily flattened. If the syrup is undercooked, drops of syrup will sink to the bottom of the glass in threads or simply dissolve. If the syrup is overcooked, the ball will be hard and difficult to flatten with your fingers.

    Why did my fudge turn out chewy? ›

    If the fudge is very soft and slightly chewy then it is possible that it did not quite cook to soft ball stage and next time the mixture should be cooked to a slightly higher temperature (soft ball is 112-116c/235-240F and a sugar or candy thermometer can help).

    What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

    Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

    How do you describe high quality fudge? ›

    High-quality fudge tastes smooth and creamy because it contains small sugar crystals. It has a deep brown color and a satiny sheen. Poor-quality fudge tastes grainy because it contains large sugar crystals.

    What would cause fudge not to harden? ›

    The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

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