Easy 5-Minute Irish Cream Fudge With Pistachios
Chocolaty and rich with a hint of Irish Cream, this fudge takes only 5 minutes to come together using the microwave. Pistachios add a salty note, balancing the sweet flavor and add a natural green color to pair with the Irish Cream for St. Patrick’s Day.
Fudge enthusiasts will love Irish Cream Fudge With Pistachios, which is creamy, crunchy, sweet and salty and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
To make this fudge you’ll need:
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips, I used bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Irish Cream, preferably Homemade
- 1 1/2 cups roasted & salted shelled pistachios
You can use the store brand of Irish Cream for this fudge recipe
but I highly recommend Easy Blender Irish Cream.
In less than 5 minutes you can mix up some homemade Irish Cream Liqueur in your blender to keep in the fridge to enjoy in Irish Coffee or
pour over ice cream for an easy dessert.
Trust me when I tell you you’ll be a convert after one sip
and never go back to the store brand bottle again!
- Start by spraying an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick spray and line pan with parchment paper so paper hangs over two sides of the pan for easy removal.
- Chop 1/2 cup of your pistachios and set aside.
- Stir Irish Cream, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl. Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second increments, stirring after heating until chocolate is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, about 2 more minutes.
- Fold in whole pistachios with spatula and pour mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle top with chopped pistachios, pressing in any large nut pieces lightly with back of spoon so they adhere to fudge.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. When firm, lift fudge from pan using edges of paper and cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve. The fudge doesn’t need to be refrigerated but it will keep longer, up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
This fudge would be good any time but is particularly fun as a St. Paddy’s Day treat with the hint of Irish Cream and green salty pistachios!
- Substitute your favorite nuts or omit altogether if you’re not a nut fan.
- Sprinkle the top of fudge with some flakey sea salt if you prefer.
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Easy 5-Minute Irish Cream Fudge With Pistachios
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Homemade Irish Cream
- 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 1/2 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 1/2 cups Roasted & Salted Shelled Pistachios, divided
Instructions
- Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with nonstick spray; line pan with parchment or waxed paper so paper hangs over two sides of the pan.
- Chop 1/2 cup of pistachios; set aside.
- Stir Irish Cream, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe 2-quart bowl.
- Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after heating until chocolate is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth, about 2 minutes longer.
- Fold in the whole pistachios with rubber spatula. Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top of fudge mixture with spatula. Sprinkle top with chopped pistachios, pressing in lightly with back of spoon so they adhere.
- Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Remove fudge from pan using edges of parchment and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Tips
- Make your own Homemade Irish Cream in 5 minutes using the blender. One sip and you'll never go back to the store bought brand again!
- Microwaves vary, so stir well after each heating cycle in microwave to allow residual heat to help melt the chocolate without scorching.
- If you don’t own a microwave, you can make this in a pan on the stove-top over medium-low heat. It will take a little longer to cook and melt the chocolate, taking care not to heat too rapidly so chocolate doesn't seize.
- This fudge will keep in refrigerator 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
- If you're not a fan of pistachios, substitute favorite nut variety or omit.
- Optional: Sprinkle top of fudge with Flakey Sea Salt if desired.
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what do you make the homemade Irish cream with? Ingredients please and measurements.
Why did you not include the recipe for the homemade Irish cream ? Would love to try this recipe but I need instructions on the Irish cream.