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Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge

February 8, 2013 by Debi 33 Comments

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Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge is the perfect indulgence for those seeking a treat with a kick! Featuring a delicious combination of creamy, rich, and smooth melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate, and a spicy blend of chai spices, this fudge is sure to tantalize and delight the taste buds.

With its unique flavor profile, Chai Fudge has something for everyone, making it the ideal snack for any occasion.

The balanced sweetness and spicy warmth make it perfect for a cozy night in, a special celebration, or simply an anytime indulgence. Enjoy the exotic flavor of this spiced fudge, and savor the taste of something truly remarkable. Also be sure to check out Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies and Homemade Chai Concentrate for more warm spice!

A stack of several pieces of Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge in a blue paper cup.

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Recipe inspiration

I decided I wanted to make some Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge sometime before Christmas. And, I decided I wanted to make old-fashioned fudge. You know the kind that you have to use a candy thermometer and wait for certain temperatures and then beat the heck out of it. You know the ones that they don’t call “fool-proof”.

I’m a pretty good candy maker. I figured that it wouldn’t be a problem. Old-fashioned fudge, how hard can that be?

Special treats

Looking for other great Valentine’s Day treats? Be sure to check out my Puffy Pastry Hearts and No Bake Chocolate Candy Cookies.

a close up of a stack of white chocolate spiced fudge in a blue paper cup.

Well, I learned that there’s a reason old-fashioned fudge isn’t “fool-proof”.

The first batch I made of this chai spiced old-fashioned fudge wasn’t fudge at all, but more like chewy caramels.

Well, I cut that up, wrapped them individually in waxed paper, and sent them to work with my husband. They were delicious, but not the best idea to write a recipe that says “screw up the recipe and hope it comes out like caramels”.

So, back to the drawing board. I still liked the idea of chai spiced fudge.

Yummy warming spices in fudgy goodness? What’s not to love.

But, I also didn’t want a straight chocolate fudge. It seems to me that the chai spices would get lost under dark or even milk chocolate.

looking down on a stack of pieces of fudge.

White chocolate

In the end, I really think this white chocolate based fudge is the prefect presentation for the chai spices.

Use white chocolate chips or bars of white chocolate.

If using bars, chop them into small chunks so that they melt easily.I give two methods to make the fudge, either in the microwave or on the stove top.

Both are pretty easy.

Either way you want to make sure that you don’t burn the chocolate mixture.

My microwave is fairly powerful so I only need to microwave this for a total of 1 minute. I always check at 30 second intervals, because when I first got my new microwave I burned more than one batch of chocolate.

So, I take it out and stir for a little while. Sometimes it doesn’t look done, but after stirring it all melts together perfectly.

stacks of fudge in blue paper cups.
Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge is a great balance of flavors!

Dirty Chai

What makes it “dirty” chai?

The addition of espresso or coffee, in this case, espresso powder. For me, it’s the perfect addition to chai.

I also add espresso or coffee to my homemade chai concentrate when I drink it.

The addition of vanilla bean paste instead of just regular vanilla extract would be lovely in the Chai Fudge as well (just follow the same directions whichever you choose to use).

Anyone can make this fudge and not worry about messing it up! Not too sweet. Rich. Warm and spicy.

And, I think this fudge would make a great Valentine’s Day treat for that special someone.

a bowl of spices next to a few white chocolate chips.

I used white chocolate chips for the base of the fudge. And, the chai spices are all mixed together in a small bowl ready to be used.

a bunch of stacks of fudge in blue paper cups.

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Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge Recipe

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Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge

Debi
Dirty Chai Spiced Fudge is a sweet white chocolate based easy to make fudge that's got the wonderful flavors of chai spices in it. And the "dirty" part is espresso!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 25 pieces
Calories 98 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 11 ounces white chocolate
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix spices (espresso powder through cloves) together in a small bowl. Set chai spices aside.
  • Spray an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Microwave method:

  • Pour white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk into a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Heat on medium-high stirring at 30 second intervals for 1-3 minutes, or until all chocolate is melted and incorporated into the mixture, being careful not to burn the mixture. Continue to step 5.

Stove top method:

  • In a heavy saucepan or over a double boiler, over low heat, melt chocolate into sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat. Continue to step 5.
  • Stir in vanilla and salt. Lightly mix in chai spices retaining the marbled look. Spread into the prepared pan, and chill in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm. Cut into squares.
  • Fudge may be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.

Notes

*Use white chocolate chips or bars of white chocolate. If using bars, chop them into small chunks so that they melt easily.
**My microwave is fairly powerful so I only need to microwave this for a total of 1 minute. Make sure to stir for awhile so that all the chocolate melts into the milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword candy, chai, espresso, fudge
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Filed Under: Bars, Bites, Dessert Nibbles, Desserts Tagged With: cardamom, chai, chocolate, cinnamon, Coffee, Cooking, desserts, DIY, espresso, Food, fudge, gift, Gifts, gluten-free, Holiday, recipe, valentine, vanilla, white chocolate

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  1. Kim

    February 2, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    OMG these sound amazing. Not even kidding. I pinned it so fast I think my computer got confused!

  2. Britney Mills

    February 2, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    Sounds like something different and fun!

  3. Debra

    February 2, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I love fudge! This sounds amazing!

  4. Jillian {Food Folks and Fun}

    February 2, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Sounds delicious!

  5. naptimecreationsemily

    February 3, 2015 at 4:16 am

    5 stars
    yum!! I love chai anything!! This sounds so amazing, I may have to have a cup of chai tea tonight and dream of this fudge ;o) hope I can try the recipe soon.

  6. Aimee

    February 3, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I love fudge. This sounds tasty!

  7. Michelle

    February 3, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Debi, that fudge looks seriously amazing! Of course I love all your recipes!

  8. Emily

    February 3, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Yum! This looks very good!

  9. Yvonne

    February 3, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    I wish I could sink my teeth in to a piece of this!!

  10. Victoria

    February 7, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    These look perfect! I am in need of a good non-chocolate desert recipe so this came at the perfect time!

  11. Rebecca

    February 8, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! My mum loves Chai and I’m totally going to have to make these for her!

  12. Johanna

    December 18, 2016 at 5:48 am

    Hi there! Looks great and I definitely need to make this! But for some reason I can’t see the recipe? Could you please look into that? Thanks in advance!

  13. Debi

    December 18, 2016 at 6:53 am

    Johanna, thanks so much for alerting me to this! I’ve fixed it now so the recipe card is there! It was my mistake that it was gone, but I never would’ve caught it without your help! Thanks again.

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