My mother and my grandmother, Nana, used to make a few different types of fudge, including boiled variety (like this one), and the very creamy variety, but never one that included sea salt.
I love that salty-sweet play of flavors, so I was excited when I came across this recipe on Honey B's wonderful blog. Honey explains that she found the recipe on Hanne's blog.
Links for their blogs are below and I hope you'll go visit them; both are entertaining and very informative.
Having to watch the amount of sweets consumed; all but two pieces are going out the door this morning as gifts , but of course I had to taste it first!
My verdict? It is deliciously rich and decadent, the little tang of salt adds the perfect counter balance to the deep, sweet chocolate flavor. It's the kind of old-fashioned fudge that I favor, but with an added flavor dimension.
I believe it's my favorite fudge yet. (Mom and Nana would understand!)
So, two big thank-yous are in order~
To Honeyb at The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch.
And also to Hanne at Supper in Stereo which is where Honey discovered the recipe.
(Click HERE for the recipe on Hanne's blog.) Thank you both!
It's soo good!
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Jacques would love this Mary~
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful in the white cups on that plate.
Your photos are great! Thanks for the mention and the link! I'm glad it turned out for you. Grumpy loved this fudge and I caught him getting into it more than a few times!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful presentation! Love the plate too.
ReplyDeleteMari, the fudge looks perfect, and the plate is very pretty. I can't quite make out what's in the center... a birdhouse?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! This fudge is nice, isn't it? Even without the salt, I love the texture of it. And with the salt, it's so interesting. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of salt on the fudge...I love salty and sweet together.
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ReplyDeleteRich, creamy fudge is one of my holiday favorites. And thank you, Mari, for telling us a bit about your beautiful china patterns.
ReplyDeleteAs always, your presentation is lovely.
Oh, yes please!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds delightful, Mari! Off off to look for the recipe now ~
ReplyDeleteI bought some fleur de sel last month and love the taste of it. I've been wanting to look for a sweet recipe to use it with. I'll give this a try!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good, Mari. I love salty sweet, too! I love that you come up with such different things each day! Look forward to visiting, you never disappoint :)
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