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Vietnamese coffee fudge. Vietnamese coffee, which makes use of sweetened condensed milk, is perfect for people who add lots of cream and sugar to their black coffee.

Vietnamese coffee fudge, on the other hand, is perfect for everyone with a sweet tooth! This rich confection combines chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of coffee extract. As you may have heard, coffee brings out the very best in chocolate desserts, accentuating its flavors and bringing out nuances that otherwise might be lost!

The extract I used is Pure Coffee Extract from Nielsen-Massey. This company was founded over a century ago and makes products that are all-natural and free of gluten, allergens, and GMOs. This particular extract is carefully distilled from premium coffee beans and is easy to keep on hand, unlike ground coffee or beans, which rapidly lose their flavor.

Nielsen-Massey has partnered with McCrea's Candies to make a phenomenal gift basket perfect for any occasion. McCrea’s quest is to find perfect combinations of smooth, sweet, fresh, and unexpected using the fewest possible ingredients, and their mission is simple--make the world's best caramel. I can tell you honestly that they're definitely in the running!

Speaking of gifts, this fudge is wonderful for snacking and for giving away! I can't think of a single host or hostess who wouldn't be thrilled to receive such a decadent gift--you'll be the very best guest, especially if you include the goodies from Nielsen-Massey and McCrea's Candies too! If you'd like a chance to win a gift basket of your very own from McCrea's and Nielsen-Massey (for keeping to yourself or for sharing), it's your lucky day!

Items included within the gift basket:
·McCrea's Black Lava Sea Salt Caramels (5.5 oz tube, $14.95) — Rich, creamy caramel with crystals of Hawaiian black sea salt. A moment in paradise.
·McCrea's Classic Vanilla Caramels (5.5 oz tube, $14.95) — McCrea's original caramel generously infused with sweet, aromatic vanilla. For the purist
·Nielsen-Massey's Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar (7.5 oz jar, $23) — A flavorful blend of gourmet baker's sugar and the pinnacle of all vanillas, Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. Use it in any recipe where vanilla and the sweetness of sugar are desired.
·Nielsen-Massey's Pure Coffee Extract (2 oz bottle, $9) — The rich, freshly brewed flavor is achieved through our careful distillation of premium coffee beans.

For your chance to win, follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter after the recipe. I'll announce the winner in a week! Good luck, and good gifting!

Vietnamese Coffee Fudge
(printable recipe)
Makes 36-48 pieces
Ingredients:

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet or dark chocolate morsels, or some combination thereof
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey's Pure Coffee Extract
• 1-2 cups mini marshmallows

Directions:
Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with foil.
Combine morsels and sweetened condensed milk in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Warm over lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth.
Alternatively, microwave the morsels and milk at 50% for 15-30 seconds at a time, stirring between each heating.
Once uniformly blended, stir in the extracts and marshmallows.
Spread evenly into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Lift the fudge from the pan and peel off the foil. Cut into 36-48 pieces.

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