Chocolate Orange Fudge

chocolateporangefudge3 Easy Homemade Orange Chocolate Fudge is so - you know it - fudgy and with an intense flavour of both orange and chocolate. These are made super easy with a few simple ingredients, including dark chocolate, real orange and sweetened condensed milk.

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (400 g)
½ orange, peels, avoid white rinds
¾-1 tsp. pure orange extract
12 oz semi-sweet dark chocolate (340 g)
1 Tbsp. orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or grand Marnier, optional

In a double-boiler, add and combine sweetened condensed milk, orange peel and orange extract. On low heat, stir until the orange peel hass softened. Remove orange peel.

Add chocolate and orange liqueur if using. Let sit a minute and then stir until completely melted. Taste and check for orange flavour, add more if desired.

Add plastic wrap or parchment paper to the bottom of a 8x8" (20x20 cm) pan or something similar in size, making sure to bring the foil up the edges.

Pour in the orange chocolate mixture and cover the top directly with plastic wrap, try to avoid any air bubbles. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 4 hours.

Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes or so before cutting into desired pieces.

The fudge can last about 10 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Makes 36 (6x6") squares.

How to Store Fudge Made with Condensed Milk:

Homemade fudge made with condensed milk is quite soft compared to traditional fudge. This means it should be kept in the refrigerator, if left at room temperature it will soften further.
You can store this lemon fudge in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
You could also store it in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container.