Salted Bittersweet Fudge With Toasted Walnuts Recipes

ROSEMARY WALNUTS

Steps:

• Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter with 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Pour this mixture over 2 cups walnuts, tossing to coat them. Bake the nuts on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes

HONEYED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Saute walnuts in butter until golden brown. Add honey, heat thoroughly for 2 minutes. Move to a drying rack and allow to dry.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Brush the foil with butter.
• Combine 3/4 cup condensed milk, the chocolate chips and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Combine the remaining condensed milk, the peanut butter chips and a pinch of salt in a separate saucepan. Put both pans over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chips are melted and smooth.
• Spoon the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, leaving spaces between the spoonfuls. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the gaps. Brush an 8-inch square of parchment paper with butter and lay it directly on top of the fudge; press to flatten evenly and fill any gaps. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Lift the foil to remove the fudge from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares. Store up to 1 week in an airtight container.

FUDGE BROWNIES WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Stir 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, butter, and unsweetened chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt in large bowl until fluffy. Stir in melted chocolate mixture. Mix in flour, then nuts and chips; spread in pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring cream to boil in small pan. Remove from heat. Whisk in 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate. Pour glaze over brownies. Chill uncovered 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE AND WALNUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13x9 metal baking pan with foil, leaving overhang.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
• Stir sugar, and evaporated milk in heavy large deep saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
• Attach clip on candy thermometer to side of pan.
• Boil until temperature registers 234* F, stirring constantly and adjusting the heat to avoid boiling over, about 10 minutes.
• Immediately pour milk mixture over chocolate mixture.
• Whisk until chocolate and butter melt and fudge is smooth.
• Mix in nuts and vanilla.
• Spread fudge evenly in prepared pan.
• Refrigerate uncovered until cold and set -- about 3 hours.
• Using foil as an aid, lift fudge from pan. Cut crosswise into 7 strips, then lengthwise into 5 strips.
• Return to pan and cover and chill.Can be made 2 weeks ahead.
• Keep covered and chilled.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.