Description
Buttered rum fudge brings Caribbean warmth to classic holiday confections with rich, boozy notes and creamy texture. Molasses and spiced rum infuse this sweet treat with complex, nostalgic flavors you’ll savor during festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 ½ cups (525 g) white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsps rum extract (or 2 tbsps dark spiced rum)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Sanding sugar or crushed butterscotch candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, letting edges overhang. Lightly spray the liner with non-stick cooking spray to facilitate easy removal.
- Chocolate Base: Melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy. Ensure no lumps remain in the mixture.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine melted butter with rum extract, then fold into the white chocolate base. Thoroughly mix to create a uniform, aromatic blend.
- Spice Incorporation: Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly throughout the fudge mixture, stirring to distribute the warm, fragrant spice completely.
- Setting Process: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Optionally, garnish with sanding sugar or crushed butterscotch for added texture and visual appeal.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the fudge for 1-2 hours until completely firm and set.
- Serving Preparation: Remove the fudge from the pan using the overhanging foil edges. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into precise, uniform squares ready for serving.
Notes
Optimize Chocolate Melting: Ensure white chocolate chips melt smoothly by using low, consistent heat to prevent scorching or seizing, which can ruin the fudge’s delicate texture.
Rum Extract Precision: Adjust rum extract quantity based on personal taste preference – start with less and gradually increase to control the intensity of the rum flavor without overwhelming the dessert.
Chilling Technique: Refrigerate fudge completely before cutting to achieve clean, sharp edges and prevent crumbling; allow at least 2 hours for optimal setting and easier slicing.
Dietary Modification: Create gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly versions by using certified gluten-free white chocolate and checking ingredient labels for potential animal-derived components.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg