Ghirardelli Classic Fudge Recipes

CLASSIC GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Chop the semi-sweet chocolate baking bar into 1-inch pieces.
• In the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Stir the brown sugar and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and mix well.
• In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly fold the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mixing well until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into 2-inch squares.

GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC WHITE FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a double boiler, combine the corn syrup, marshmallow creme, white chocolate, butter, and milk over hot, but not boiling water.
• Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with waxed paper.
• Place all chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Stir occasionally until melted. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until combined. Mix in the pecans.
• Spread fudge evenly into prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
• Cut into squares using a long, sharp knife. Store in an air-tight container, at room temperature.

GHIRARDELLI NO-BAKE FUDGE BAR

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 11x8-inch rectangular or 9-inch square tart pan with a removable bottom. Cover and chill while preparing the filling.
• For filling: Place dark chocolate chips in a large, heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat cream and 2 tablespoons butter just until simmering and butter melts. Pour over chips. Stir once. Let stand 5 minutes without stirring. Stir until smooth. Pour into crust.
• Sprinkle evenly with mini chips and crushed cookies. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight until set.
• Let stand at room temperature 45 to 60 minutes before serving. Cut into small squares to serve.

GHIRARDELLI'S SIGNATURE HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan combine the chocolate, butter, sugar, water and corn syrup.
• Stir the mixture continuously over medium heat until the chocolate and butter have melted and the sugar has dissolved.
• When the sauce comes to a boil, lower the heat and continue boiling gently for 10 minutes.
• Remove the thickened sauce from the heat and stil in the vanilla extract.
• Store covered in the refregerator.
• To reheat, place in a small microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave on medium 6-8 minutes, stirring after the first 3 minutes.