Description
This Spicy Mexican Chocolate Fudge is a no-bake treat that blends rich milk chocolate with warm cinnamon and a hint of cayenne for a bold, creamy dessert. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, it’s ideal for holidays, gifting, or whenever you crave something sweet with a kick.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate morsels
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, lift fudge from the pan using the overhang, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Reduce or omit cayenne for a milder flavor.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts for crunch.
- Swap some milk chocolate with dark chocolate for a deeper taste.
- Fudge is best served at room temperature for creamy texture.
- Store in a cool place or refrigerate if your kitchen is warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/36 of recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
