Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent espresso toffee fudge that blends the rich flavors of chocolate, buttery toffee and espresso into an amazing treat. The smooth and creamy fudge is topped with crunchy toffee bits, and a drizzle of rich chocolate that adds a touch of elegance to the fudge.
I love fudge any time of year, and I make it for pretty much any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks or holiday gatherings. And why not? I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love fudge. One of my favorite fudge recipes to make is this espresso toffee fudge. It’s a great, all-purpose fudge recipe that’s at home at any type of gathering and all holidays from Easter to Christmas, and whatever holidays you celebrate. It’s also easy with a capital EZ, which is always a great bonus!
Espresso Toffee Fudge
This delicious fudge recipe starts with a mix of evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and espresso powder. I boil it for a few minutes, then I add marshmallows and chocolate chips to complete the flavor profile. Then, I spread it in an even layer in a baking dish and top it with toffee bits and drizzle chocolate melting wafers over the top. That’s all there is to it! It only takes about 30 minutes, and when I’m all down, I have a rich toffee fudge that’s full of deep chocolate and toffee flavor. It’s so easy, and everyone always comes back for more!
Why You’ll Love This Espresso Toffee Fudge Recipe
- The rich chocolate flavor of the fudge is perfectly complemented by the sweet and buttery toffee bits, and the espresso adds an amazing flavor that takes this fudge recipe to a whole new level.
- It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients that are easily found at the local grocery store.
- The texture is smooth and creamy, and, with the addition of the toffee bits, gives this rich and decadent fudge a nice crunch.
- The espresso powder adds so much amazing flavor and with just one piece, you will be hooked. It’s that delicious!
Espresso Toffee Fudge Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen pantry or your local grocery store. Just like the preparation, there’s nothing fancy about this recipe!
- Evaporated milk
- Granulated sugar
- Butter
- Instant espresso powder
- Large marshmallows
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heath English toffee baking bits
- Chocolate melting wafers
How to Make Espresso Toffee Fudge
Making this fudge is incredibly easy to do. It only takes a few minutes of cooking in a saucepan, and that’s just about it. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in about 30 minutes.
Step 1: Prep
Line a 9×13 baking dish with aluminum foil and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Fudge
Bring evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and espresso powder to a boil over medium low heat in a large saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the marshmallows and chocolate chips and stir until everything is melted and combined.
Step 4: Pour and Top
Pour the fudge into the prepared baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Then, top with toffee bits and drizzle with melted chocolate melting wafers randomly.
Step 5: Cool
Let the fudge cool completely until set. Cut it into bite-sized squares, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Bring the fudge mixture to a boil over low heat. Don’t try to rush it or it won’t turn out.
- The easiest way to melt the chocolate wafers is in the microwave.
- Be sure you boil the fudge mixture for a full 10 minutes or it won’t set up properly.
Variations
- You can melt milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips for this recipe.
- If you’re not a fan of the coffee flavor, simply leave out the espresso powder.
What to Serve with Espresso Toffee Fudge
Fudge is a wonderful sweet snack to serve with a glass of milk for the kids or a cup of coffee or tea for the grownups. Coffee, in particular, works very well with the fudge for obvious reasons. This fudge is also wonderful when paired with fresh berries or other chocolate or toffee-based treats.
Recipe FAQ
Espresso toffee fudge is a classic toffee fudge recipe to which espresso powder is added to create a richer, deeper flavor.
Espresso powder is brewed espresso that has been dehydrated to produce granules that dissolve in water.
Espresso powder might sound fancy, but it’s readily available at all big box stores and almost all grocery stores. You can also find it on Amazon.
Absolutely. You can use different chips to create different flavor variations based on the other ingredients in the fudge.
Not only is refrigerating fudge unnecessary, but it’s also absolutely discouraged. Refrigerating fudge draws out the moisture, creating a dry, crumbly texture.
Yes, you can. It will last for up to a month in the freezer when stored properly.
How to Store Espresso Toffee Fudge Leftovers
Store this fudge in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature. For longer storage, wrap the fudge tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of foil and freeze for up to a month.
Try This Delicious Espresso Toffee Fudge Recipe Today
If you love fudge, then you’re going to adore this recipe. It’s so quick and easy to make, and it has a unique flavor profile that you may not have experienced in fudge before. This rich, decadent fudge is absolutely delicious, and its toffee flavor makes it the perfect addition to any gathering of any kind! Give this one a try, and I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your sweet treats rotation.
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Espresso Toffee Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 12 ounce bag large marshmallows
- 10 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounce Heath English toffee baking bits
- ½ cup chocolate melting wafers, melted
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add evaporated milk, sugar, butter and espresso powder.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add marshmallows and chocolate chips into the saucepan. Stir until everything is melted and combined.
- Pour fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle toffee bits on top of the fudge.
- Heat melting wafers in a microwave safe bowl, and using a teaspoon, drizzle melted chocolate over the toffee randomly.
- Let cool completely until set (approximately 3-5 hours). Cut into bite-size pieces and enjoy!
Notes
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