You can also use vanilla bean paste if you don’t want to scrape vanilla beans (because when you have long fingernails like me, it’s a little tricky sometimes). I usually go for the Madagascar Bourbon, but you can choose any bean you want based on the descriptions. Since buying vanilla beans in stores is expensive (and sometimes not very fresh), I buy them online at Beanilla. For best results, let the fudge sit at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting. You do need to make sure you boil the sugar mixture for the full 5 minutes to ensure it’ll set up properly as it cools. The best part about making this fudge is you don’t need a candy thermometer. Its slightly tinted brown hue lets you know that it’s made with real vanilla and vanilla beans. It’s almost like the snow is melting (because right now I’m watching the snow fall outside). The first thing you’ll notice after taking a bite is how it’s very creamy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. If you have anybody on your shopping list with a big sweet tooth, give them a box of Vanilla Bean Fudge. INGREDIENTS white chocolate chips condensed milk butter vanilla OPTIONAL sprinkles nuts Combine white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter and vanilla. Once the mixture is melted and smooth, pour into a square baking dish. Or, you can melt this in a glass mixing bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Microwave on high for 1-1.5 minutes, in 30-second intervals. Maybe because that’s what my mom usually wanted when she didn’t have anything on her wish list. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and extract. Turn onto a board and knead until smooth. Gradually add the sieved icing sugar, continually mixing. Stir, without boiling, until the sugar is dissolved. In a large bowl, combine the butter and condensed milk and mix until smooth. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, corn syrup, golden syrup and butter in a heavy based saucepan. I know this recipe can be made all year round, but I always think of fudge the most around Christmas. Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with baking paper. Not only does homemade extract make a great Christmas gift, so does a box of this fudge. Then I got the idea to make this Vanilla Bean Fudge, especially since yesterday I talked about making homemade vanilla extract. I still remember the first time I made vanilla bean ice cream – I couldn’t believe that’s how good vanilla tasted! Why are companies making vanilla seem so tasteless? Now I want to “vanilla bean all the things.” I started with my Baked Vanilla Bean Doughnuts, which were a huge hit (both online and in person). I’m talking about REAL vanilla made from vanilla beans. I’m not talking about those bright white soft serve ice cream cones you got from the ice cream stand growing up where almost nobody on your softball team ordered vanilla. I think vanilla is becoming my new favorite flavor. Who knew that vanilla could taste this good? This melt-in-your-mouth easy vanilla fudge recipe made with vanilla beans will quickly become your new favorite fudge flavor.
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