Double Chocolate Fudge
For about 36 (1.5”x 1.5”) squares
12 oz. (330g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 oz. (330g) milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream, divided into two half cups
4 tablespoons (2 oz.) unsalted butter, divided (2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided (1 tsp + 1 tsp)
1 cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, divided into two half cups
Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and butter the foil.
- In a small heavy-bottomed sauce pan heat ½ cup cream and add the bittersweet or semisweet chocolate to melt. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and ½ cup of the walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Cool for 30-45 minutes or until the fudge sets.
- In a separate bowl, heat up remaining cream and melt the milk chocolate in it. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, vanilla and walnuts.
- Spread over the first layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 2-3 hours.
Optional ingredients for richer flavor and taste: 2 large egg yolks, divided.
Mix 1egg yolk into each chocolate mixture.