Dark Chocolate Pistachio-Almond Fudge

Amie Valpone

by | Updated: December 3rd, 2016 | Read time: 1 minute

Get your fudge fix with these nut-studded dark chocolate squares that look like they’re from a gourmet candy shop but can be made easily on your stovetop. Packed with pistachios — one of nature’s most protein-rich and lowest-calorie nuts — with finely chopped almonds and sea salt swirled in, they’re a sweet treat with surprise nutrition benefits!

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Fudge Recipe

Dark Chocolate Pistachio-Alomond Fudge

Makes 24 pieces

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
16 oz. dark chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/6 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
2 cups chopped pistachios
Non-stick baking spray
Parchment paper

Directions

1. Coat an 8 inch square baking dish with baking spray. Line with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water on the stovetop (in a double boiler), add all ingredients except for nuts. Stir until chocolate is melted and add in almonds and pistachios.

3. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove from fridge and cut into 24 pieces.