Goat Cheese Fudge
Goat cheese brings a special tangy flavor to traditional chocolate fudge that will have you wondering if you need to start a goat cheese farm so you can make these every day.
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- 6 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup lightly toasted pecan pieces optional
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Set the cream, cream cheese, and goat cheese out to soften to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a microwave, working in 30 second blasts. Stir in between each 30 seconds. Or use a double boiler to melt the chocolate if you’re so inclined.double boiler
- Turn the oven (or convection oven) to 350. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet, and let toast in the heated oven for 5-10 minutes or until toasted but not burnt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the room temperature cheeses, cream, and chocolate together.
- Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and beat until combined.
- Fold in the toasted nuts.
- Pour the whole mix into a lightly greased 9×9 pan, or line the pan with parchment paper, then pour in the mix. Use a spatula to smooth the top and get it to fill the pan.
- At this point, lightly add nuts or sprinkles to the top as desired.
- Refrigerate for several hours until hardened, then remove and cut with a sharp knife.