Cherry Bakewell Fudge

Cherry Bakewell fudge is a delicious sweet treat that combines the flavors of a Cherry Bakewell tart with the smooth and creamy texture of fudge. The Cherry Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert that consists of a shortcrust pastry shell filled with almond-flavored sponge cake, a layer of cherry jam, and topped with icing and a glacé cherry.

 

To make Cherry Bakewell fudge, you would typically start with a basic fudge recipe and incorporate the flavors of the tart. Here’s a simple recipe to give you an idea:

Ingredients:

– 400g (14 oz) condensed milk

– 200g (7 oz) white chocolate, chopped

– 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter

– 100g (3.5 oz) icing sugar

– 75g (2.6 oz) ground almonds

– 50g (1.8 oz) glace cherries, chopped

– 50g (1.8 oz) cherry jam

Instructions:

1. Line a square baking dish with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the condensed milk, butter, and icing sugar. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
3. Add the chopped white chocolate to the saucepan and continue stirring until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the ground almonds, chopped glace cherries, and cherry jam. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. Let the fudge cool at room temperature for a while, then refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight until it is firm.
7. Once the fudge has set, remove it from the baking dish and cut it into small squares or rectangles.
8. Serve and enjoy!

 

This recipe is just one variation of Cherry Bakewell fudge, and you can modify it according to your taste preferences. You could add almond extract or a layer of cherry jam in the middle for an extra burst of flavor. Feel free to experiment and add your own twist to make it even more delicious!