Salted Bittersweet Fudge With Toasted Walnuts Food

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.

CHOCOLATE WALNUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter an 8x8 inch dish.
• Place butter, chocolate chips and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and marshmallows. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Pour marshmallow mixture over contents of mixing bowl. Beat entire mixture until it thickens and loses its gloss. Quickly fold in nuts and pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate several hours until firm.

SWEET AND SALTY FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread to even out the surface. Top with spoonfuls of the peanut butter. Using a skewer or butter knife, swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate mixture. Sprinkle over the crushed chips and pretzels. Let the fudge cool for 30 minutes on the counter, then lightly cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Lift the foil out of the pan and peel it from the fudge. Cut into small squares to serve.

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

FARMER'S CHEESE WITH HONEY, RAISINS, CINNAMON AND TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees F.
• Lay walnuts on baking sheet. Roast and shake once or twice to insure even toasting. Roast until a shade darker and aromatic, about 15 minutes.
• Remove walnuts and set aside to cool.
• Turn the oven to broil.
• Place farmer's cheese in large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and the toasted walnuts. Mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish (aluminum disposable is fine).
• Place under broiler until brown and bubbly on top, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature with crackers of any kind or slices of crusty bread.

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.

SWEET AND SALTY MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil 1 inch over 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In 8-cup microwavable measuring cup or large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, 2 cups of the marshmallows and the condensed milk uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until chips and marshmallows are softened and can be stirred smooth.
• Stir in vanilla, pretzels and remaining 1/2 cup marshmallows. Immediately pour into pan. Press salt into fudge; sprinkle with additional peanuts. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Use foil to lift fudge from pan. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Store in airtight container at room temperature.