I am willing to believe that a confectioner wouldn't call this proper fudge, but it tastes divine, and you won't need a sugar thermometer or have to test for frightening soft or hard ball stages. I like this best when it's made slightly less express, but with no greater effort, by stashing it in the deep freeze. It goes really grainy and fudgy this way.
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I have prepared this Fudge and it has really come out very well, every time i have made these and this is in my Favorite List every Christmas. Loved by Friends and Family.................Thanks Nigella
Posted by Niceanu on 8th Oct 2011 at 10.18
Hi, Can someone tell me if we can use almonds instead of pistachio. I want to make it today
Posted by fantasygirl on 23rd Oct 2011 at 11.23
Can we use almonds instead of Pistachip
Posted by fantasygirl on 23rd Oct 2011 at 11.40
I adore this recipe, its an absolute fav....just for good measure I sometimes add a few mini marshmellows.
Posted by wiggih on 26th Nov 2011 at 16.45
I love making this for family and friends. So easy and tastes divine.
Posted by Busymomma on 12th Dec 2011 at 20.51
I have made this a lot since seeing it on the DVD's. I often substitute macadamia nuts or add them as well as the pistachio's works great. Everyone loves these when I make them. Thanks Nigella.
Posted by soup20_0 on 20th Dec 2011 at 21.45
For those with nut allergies try chopped shortbread. It works really well and tastes just as delicious.
Posted by tycoed on 24th Jan 2012 at 14.30
I have made this our family Christmas tradition! Even away for Christmas the kids and I have great fun making it, giving it and eating it! It's a winner. We fondly call it Mistachio Smudge!! Easters upon us now, Mistachio's the new Easter gift too!! Thanks nigella.
Posted by Mistash on 28th Mar 2012 at 6.35
Made this fudge for work. They are constantly asking me to make again.
Posted by AmericaninSe on 9th Aug 2012 at 17.36
This is rich and gooey, but not really "fudge" in the traditional sense of the word. It's more like a chocolate ganache in texture. Pretty sure it would improve in the freezer, but it's not very firm. Also, any nuts or even things like marshmallows, smarties, broken biscuits, dried fruit etc. would work in lieu of pistachios.
Posted by winterlit on 20th Oct 2012 at 19.19
Ideas on what to put in this instead of pistachio nuts? I have a fussy family who aren't nut fanatics :P ?
Posted by Eeesh93 on 4th Nov 2012 at 18.24
Love this Fudge....made it twice last year as Xmas presents...Bravo Nigella. It keeps really well in the freezer, but does anyone know how long it keeps for if you dont freeze it?... I also wondered whether if I toasted the pistachios it might bring their flavour out a little more?
Posted by Cake Mad on 14th Nov 2012 at 12.50
Have made this with green and blacks cherry chocolate and added almonds instead of pistachios. Delicious!
Posted by Desteratewelshhousewife on 14th Dec 2012 at 21.31
I made these last week for a Christmas get together but with a small amendment... Candy canes instead of the nuts. Yummy! Put the candy canes into a food processor and blitz them until desired size. Some candy powder and small pieces worked well for me. I didn't want any broken teeth.
Posted by nboyle on 15th Dec 2012 at 5.09
I should have said I only used 120grams of candy canes :)
Posted by nboyle on 15th Dec 2012 at 5.14
love love love..this recipe. Its so delicious, Making again & i'm going to add some cranberries to the pistachio mix. You could also try adding some raisins.
Posted by heather11 on 18th Dec 2012 at 17.45
Hi Nigella, I'm a big fan, I've just made your chocolate and pistachio fudge slice, can't believe how ezy it was to make great gift idea, I am also making honey comb to go with it as a gift. I'm now making your chocolate marshmallow mousse should be great, but in Australia we only have mini colored marshmallows, so I have to weigh up the big white ones to make the same weight as the mini one's but it should work fine. I also make gingerbread houses which I love to make this year I am making 5 so bizzy bizzy bizzy , when I work out how to post a photo of my houses I will do so. keep up the great work and have a wonderful Christmas.
Posted by olive1928 on 20th Dec 2012 at 7.09
Hi Nigella! Big thank you for the fudge recipe, except I used toasted almonds in place of the pistachios. Even my husband who generally detests dark chocolate liked it. Happy New Year Everyone!
Posted by anaide on 31st Dec 2012 at 15.24
Looked for an easy recipe to follow and this was it. Delicious... Love it!
Posted by HotHousePink on 9th Jan 2013 at 10.38
Probably a silly question ... BUT ...in Australia we have Evaporated Milk or Sweetened Condensed Milk. I used Sweetened Condensed Milk and the recipe was terrific ... BUT ... have I unintentionally improvised or have I slavishly followed Nigella?!
Posted by Pru on 10th Mar 2013 at 10.01