Talon Smoked Double Porter Fudge
The holidays are fast approaching, which means winter seasonals—watch for Mendocino’s Oatmeal Stout!—and lots of chocolate! This chocolate fudge, a favorite anytime, is made even better with the addition of beer. I used Talon Smoked Double Porter, and it really came out great—rich and slightly roasty. It’s also super easy to make! I topped mine with candied ginger, but I think pecans or walnuts would also be a good pairing.
(Thanks again to the genius that is the Beeroness for her recipe inspiration.)
Talon Smoked Double Porter Chocolate Fudge
Ingrediants
16 ounces of dark or semi-sweet chocolate (chips or bar)
1/3 cup sweetened, condensed milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup Talon Smoked Porter, plus 2 Tbsp, divided
Toppings of your choice—nuts, candy canes, dried ginger, more chocolate chips …
Directions
Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment or wax paper. (This keeps the fudge from sticking.)
Add the chocolate, 1/3 cup beer and condensed milk to a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until chocolate is melted, then stir just a bit longer.
Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 Tbsp of beer and remove from heat.
Pour into the pan and sprinkle on your toppings, if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for about three hours, until set.
Tips
Double Boiler—A double boiler is a safe way to melt chocolate without scorching it. To make a double boiler, you need a pot to simmer water and a metal bowl, for holding the chocolate and other ingredients. Place the bowl over the simmering water, so that the heat of the steam warms the chocolate mixture, instead of direct heat. Don’t let the water touch the bottom of the bowl!
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