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My Secret Can’t Fail Fudge Recipe Revealed!

December 3, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

So I have this secret fudge recipe on a scrap of printed paper from 12/9/99. It was a printout that I have held on to dearly.

Making fudge every Christmas has become “my thing”. People wait for it, beg for it, and demand the secret recipe. It was always my special thing, so I never divulged it. Giving them my famous fudge, ready-made was my gift.  I would experiment every Christmas making different flavors and adding different ingredients to the base recipe.

Somewhere along the way, I stopped making it, I had lost the recipe, I searched online and could not find anything similar.  Then this week, I found the recipe pushed to the back of my cupboard. I decided to google it again to see if there was a substitute for the marshmallows as I could only find mixed bags of Vanilla and Raspberry ones.

Here is my scrap of paper, 21 years old with my hand scribble for Australian supplies, note the 90cents for a bag for marshmallows, now selling for $2-4 depending on the brand.    At $4 a bag I didn’t want to lose 1/2 of them to raspberry ones, I could not use.  (unless making raspberry fudge of course)

Anyways to cut a long story short it turns out this recipe is carnations very very common recipe!! all these years I have been hanging on to it, like treasure and now thanks to modern-day internet it is literally everywhere.  So technically it is not my secret recipe anymore, or maybe just a secret that this is the recipe I use.

Here is the original vintage recipe advertisement for Can’t fail fudge.

Here is the recipe is written out

4 cups of mini vanilla marshmallows =  or 150g chopped

2/3 cup of evaporated milk

1/4 cup of butter

1 1/2 cups of sugar

1/4 ts salt

12 ox of Semi sweet chocolate chips or a 375g family block minus 1 row (this row always falls into my mouth)

1 ts vanilla extract

1/2 cup of nuts chopped

Variations, add 1/2 cup of anything else dry,  raisins, coconut, etc  I have added 2tbs of alcohol with no issues for a boozy fudge.

some variations are

rum and raisian fudge,

White chocolate chips for a White fudge, add cranberries or cherries for a festive taste.

White chocolate and peppermint essence for peppermint fudge.

Oreo fudge, white chocolate and crushed biscuits stirred through

Have fun and play around with flavour combinations

 

 

Prefer to watch the recipe? here is a video showing you how to make perfect fudge all the time without a candy thermometer

 

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How to Make Thick Yoghurt Smoothie Bowls in the Ninja Slushie Maker

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great. 

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled 
  • ½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture) 
  • 1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional) 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 

Method

  1. Stir all ingredients together until smooth. 
  2. Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold. 
  3. Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker. 
  4. Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy. 
  5. Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings. 

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

  • Strawberries 
  • Blueberries 
  • Banana slices 
  • Mango 
  • Kiwi 
  • Peaches 

Crunchy Toppers

  • Granola 
  • Toasted coconut 
  • Chopped nuts 
  • Cacao nibs 

Extras

  • Honey drizzle 
  • Peanut butter 
  • Chia seeds 
  • Freeze-dried fruit crumbs 

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

 

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