Before I owned my Thermomix, my track record with fudge was pretty dodgy! Some batches would be great and others would be absolute disasters (and that's probably putting it kindly). But since my little Thermie took pride of place on our kitchen bench, I have made so many batches of fudge and every single time they have been perfect... which unfortunately means that I was clearly the issue in my previous attempts.
After seeing Lauren's recipe for Coconut Rough Fudge, I was inspired to make another batch myself. But this time I thought I'd go for a delicious mix of rum and raisins. Oh and I added in a few chopped up roasted almonds just to make it even yummier.
Now you can definitely heat your rum and raisins in the TM, but to be honest, it's much quicker to do them in the microwave and get straight into making your fudge in the TM bowl. A little word of warning is that you'll need to work quickly once your fudge has finished cooking - it sets super fast! Make sure you've got your tin all ready to go and you'll be fine!
This might just be my newest and most favourite fudge recipe... there's nothing quite like a yummy little piece of Boozy Rum & Raisin Fudge.
What fudge flavours do you like experimenting with in the Thermomix?
Thermomix Rum & Raisin Fudge
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 60 g rum see notes
- 80 g raisins
- 200 g milk chocolate or dark chocolate
- 200 g raw sugar
- 395 g sweetened condensed milk
- 125 g butter
- 80 g roasted almonds roughly chopped
Instructions
- Line an 18 X 28cm slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the rum and raisins into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second bursts (2-3 bursts). Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavour to enhance.
- Place the milk chocolate into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 9. Set aside in a bowl.
- Place the raw sugar into the Thermomix bowl and mill for 10 seconds, Speed 9.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and butter. Cook for 8 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 3.
- Cook for a further 20 minutes, Varoma temperature, Speed 3.
- Add the grated chocolate and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 3.
- Add the almonds and rum/raising mixture and mix for 15 seconds, REVERSE, Speed 3.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared baking tin. Refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Use a good quality chocolate - it makes a huge difference to the final product. I recommend Cadbury, Nestle or Lindt.
- Use roasted (not natural or raw) almonds - you can buy these from the supermarket.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and replace with water when heating the raisins.
- Once cooked, the fudge will set very quickly - make sure your tin is prepared ahead of time.
- Be careful as the mixture will be extremely hot when transferring to the baking tin!
- Storing - fudge can be made up to 3 weeks ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Place sheets of baking paper between the layers of fudge to avoid them sticking to one another.
Nutrition
Sheena says
Hi,
I made this last year and was absolutely delicious! Mine was very soft though, should I have left the measuring cup out while cooking? Thanks for the great recipe!
Wendy says
Hi, do you think I could leave the nuts out of this recipe, or maybe add something else? We are a nut free home!
Lucy says
Absolutely! You can just omit them x
Jo S says
Never made fudge before so ? For this great recipe.
I used Lindt 70% dark chocolate & a delicious Bundaberg Banana & Toffee Rum & followed the recipe. Going to have some happy recipients for xmas ???? Cheers
Jo says
Could I us dark chocolate for this maybe Lindt 70%
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Jo, you sure can 🙂
Jo says
Thanks ??
Bev says
Yummo!! Just made this. So easy and delicious. Couldn't bare to waste what was left in the bowl so added a cup of milk and blitzed together. Not only helps clean the bowl but a yummy drink too!!
Lucy says
Great idea!
Jo says
Bev I like the way you think ??
Judy Mack says
Great fudge. So easy to make and delicious. However, I did add a little more rum ?
Sheena says
Thank you so much for this beautiful recipe! Have just made it today and it was super easy and worked perfectly! My first time making fudge!
Rochelle says
This is going in the freezer for Christmas. Hopefully it freezes and doesn't get found. Guess ill find out.
Lucy Mathieson says
Hahaha good luck!!
Jenni says
Is it possible to leave the raisins out of this receipt and just add the rum?
Lucy says
Hmm good question!! I can't see why not!!
Carla says
If i was to cook this for Christmas how many days/weeks could I do it before hand?
Dose it freeze well?
Thanks
Jane says
I too would like to know
Sam says
Would the alcohol have cooked out a bit in the hearimg process? Thanks
Lucy says
They certainly still taste like rum, but yes a bit of the alcohol would have cooked out! xx
jo says
This was delicious & very easy. Thank you
Lauren says
Thanks Jo, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
dianne says
Hello there gorgeous fudge. I want this stat!