Mandarin Orange Fudge Slices - a festive fruity treat that is fresh, flavorful and fun! Â these slices are a perfect addition to any holiday party or dessert table!
This time of year, in addition to the normal fun holiday buzz, there is the extra excitement of celebrating with friends. Everyone seems to be focused on the festivity of the holiday season, and the giddy smiles and happy laughs happen even more right now.
Whenever I make these Mandarin Orange Fudge Slices for a party, people go nuts over them. The combination of orange and dark chocolate is a classic, and these little handhelds are a perfect two bite treat.
They are really fun to make, too...
Mandarin Orange Fudge Slices
dairy, egg, soy, and gluten free, vegan
makes 28-32 fudge wedges
INGREDIENTS:
8 small mandarin oranges
3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
â…“ cup coconut butter
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon mandarin zest
â…“ cup cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (make your own!)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut mandarins in half. Scoop the fruit out and place in a fine mesh strainer. Continue to scrape the pith so you are left with smooth orange peels. Set aside. Strain orange fruit until all juice is removed; reserve juice to use in recipe, discard the rest.
In small saucepan, melt chopped chocolate. Stir in coconut butter, juice and zest, combine to smooth consistency. Remove from heat. In large mixing bowl, sift together cocoa powder and powdered sugar, whisking out all lumps. Stir in chocolate orange mixture, combine completely, until all lumps are gone.
Fill mandarin halves with fudge, pressing into peels until smooth and flat across top. Set mandarin halves in mini muffin tins to keep upright. Transfer to refrigerator to set fudge. Once fudge is set: using a sharp knife, carefully slice each mandarin half in half again, making quarters.
Cheers!
printable Mandarin Orange Fudge Slices recipe:Â
dairy, egg, soy, and gluten free, vegan
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Shirley @ gfe says
I never know what you are going to come up with, Kristina! Beautiful yumminess always, but often in an unexpected form. 😉
xoxo,
Shirley
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, dear Shirley... I sure have fun over here! 😉
Elle says
Fabulous, Kristina... so excited about these fudge oranges!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Elle! hope you are having a lovely holiday season!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
So fun! And I'm thinking about you by the way. 😉
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you so much, Heather. it means a great deal to me that you are 🙂
Purely Twins says
can you believe it but I do not really like chocolate and orange together. but your presentation sure makes me question it
Kristina Sloggett says
I believe it - I haven't always had an appreciation for it, either - but I love it now! 🙂
Nichole says
I can't even a peel an orange without it going everywhere. And look, you've stuffed them:)
Kristina Sloggett says
yep! you know how I do...
Caroline says
This is lovely, dear. I don't know if I have the skill for the shells, but the fudge will be made!
Kristina Sloggett says
these are very easy, Caroline, I know you could make them! the fudge tastes just as good without the orange peels, however... 😉 enjoy!
Kate@Diethood says
Lovin' it lovin' it lovin' it! That's all. And you're awesome. And so is Lora. 😀
Kristina Sloggett says
and so are YOU! 😀 thank you, Kate, glad you like them!
Jess says
Ohh this is SUCH a fun idea for the holidays, I love it!
PS I love how joyful everyone is around the holidays, especially all the fun celebrations with friends (who are like family anyway, am I right?), such a festive spirit, makes me smile 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
you know that joy and happiness we are describing?? that is something YOU have all the time!! XO
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
When I first saw this pic I thought you'd made a fudge version of Jell-O shots. You know the ones I'm talking about that people set in peels?
Kristina Sloggett says
that IS what I did, Laura!! no booze, but... yep, everything else is the same! 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I mean, I thought it was like Kahula jell-o! Fudge is also fabulous though. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
ooooh, now THERE'S an idea... 😉
Lora @cakeduchess says
I know you have tons of fans, but I may be your biggest one. SO thrilled you are sharing this amazing fudge at my site today. thank you:)))) xo
Kristina Sloggett says
you are the sweetest... thank you so much, dear! XO