Matcha Green Tea Fudge
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Desserts | Party and Potluck | Fil-Am Fusion
Matcha brings a tea-like bitterness to this sweet white-chocolate fudge, giving small squares more contrast than their pale green color suggests. Condensed milk and butter melt into the chocolate over low heat, with sifted matcha stirred in before the mixture chills firm.
About This Recipe
This is a condensed-milk fudge, so the main stovetop job is melting and combining rather than boiling a sugar syrup. Keep the heat low and stir along the saucepan bottom until the white chocolate is smooth. Salt and vanilla round out the sweet base.
Sifting the matcha before it goes into the thick mixture is worth the small effort. It avoids pockets of dry tea powder that are difficult to smooth away later. Spread the fudge into the lined square pan and chill fully before cutting small portions.
Ingredient Notes
Chocolate
Use good-quality chips or chopped bars. White chocolate versions need gentle heat because they scorch easily.
Condensed milk
Sweetened condensed milk gives quick fudge its structure and creamy texture.
Salt
A small amount of salt keeps the squares from tasting flat.
Cooking Notes
- Prepare the parchment-lined pan before melting the chocolate, leaving enough overhang to lift out the set slab. The warm mixture is easier to spread when the pan is ready.
- Use a warm knife for cutting, then wipe it between cuts. A clean blade leaves the green fudge's edges neater than dragging accumulated chocolate through the next row.
Matcha Green Tea Fudge Recipe
A creamy matcha fudge with white chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and sifted green tea powder.
Shopping List
- sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate
- butter
- vanilla
- salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons matcha powder
Ingredients
Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Flavor
- 1 1/2 tablespoons matcha powder, sifted
Finish
- Flaky salt, cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, or powder for topping, optional
- Parchment paper for lining the pan
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- Combine chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
- Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and the flavor ingredients.
- Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Add any toppings while the fudge is still soft.
- Chill until firm.
- Lift out with parchment and cut into small squares with a warm knife.
Nutrition Estimate
Approximate values per square based on the listed ingredients and yield. Actual nutrition will vary by brand, exact portion size, and cooking changes.
Tips For The Best Matcha Green Tea Fudge
- Use low heat: High heat can make fudge oily or grainy.
- Stir constantly: Condensed milk can scorch on the bottom of the pan.
- Chill fully: Clean squares need a firm set.
- Cut small: This style of fudge is rich, so bite-size pieces work best.
How To Serve And Store
Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. Store airtight in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Common Questions
Can I microwave it?
Yes. Heat in short bursts and stir well between each one.
Can I freeze fudge?
Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Why is it soft?
It may need more chilling or a little more chocolate next batch.
Can I use evaporated milk?
No. It will not set the same way.
Can evaporated milk replace condensed milk in this matcha fudge?
No. Sweetened condensed milk is part of the fudge's structure and sweetness, not simply a dairy liquid. Evaporated milk would change both, so substituting it directly would not give the same set.
Why are there dark green specks in my fudge?
Clumped matcha can remain as concentrated spots in the thick white-chocolate mixture. Sift it before adding, then stir thoroughly while the mixture is still warm and spreadable, checking the sides and bottom of the pan.
