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    Home » Indian

    Published: Apr 14, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    Lonavala's Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Blogging Marathon# 63 -Journey through the cuisines: Day 12

    State: Maharashtra

    Dish: Lonavala's Chocolate Fudge


    Today the letter is L and my state remains Maharashtra. I looked quite a bit for Maharashtrian recipes from the letter L. The words in Marathi from L are Limbu (lemon), Loncha (meaning pickle) and Ladoo. I was not attracted to any of these words but at the back of my mind I was thinking of Lonavala. Then I suddenly craved for the Chocolate Walnut fudge from Cooper's; a small fudge place in Lonavala. 



    For those who are wondering what Cooper is, here is a small description of what I mean. When you enter the market area in Lonavala, there is a small corner store at the far end with a small board that reads Cooper's Fudge. Do not judge the place by its size, because within that small store they have the BEST fudge according to most people! The store opens at 11 a.m. but guess what; people line outside the store way before that. You can see a car pull up in front of the store with huge containers of the fudge varieties they sell. Fresh fudge is made each day. The store runs out of its chocolate fudge within the first few hours of business. And then people have to come the next day. The most amusing thing of the store is the sign board that reads the timings of the store: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 p.m. till stocks last 🙂

    While typing this recipe I am feeling nostalgic about the whole thing! So lets get back to the recipe. I browsed online and found this recipe by Tarla Dalal that looked just like the fudge from there. I saw the ingredients list had just six ingredients, all of which I had available. So wasting no time, I made this recipe immediately. I think this was my fastest execution of a recipe ever. When the fudge was ready, I could barely wait to taste it. After a small taste test, I was even more desperate to gobble the rest. So I quickly clicked the pictures and gobbled half the fudge within minutes. I can't wait to make this recipe again, in spite of the multiple pounds it can put onto me! Do try this one and come back tomorrow. I have one of my favorite recipes coming up 🙂 


      
    Ingredients



    Cocoa Powder ¼ cup

    Sweetened Condensed Milk ½ cup

    Chopped Walnuts ½ cup

    Unsalted Butter ¼ cup

    Sugar 1 tbsp

    Vanilla Extract 1 tsp



    Method 


    Roast the walnuts on medium flame. Make small bits of it. 


    Heat butter in a pan. Once hot, add sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and sugar. Mix well and let it thicken for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.


    Turn down the flame, mix the walnuts and blend in well. Line a small container with parchment paper. Transfer the fudge and press it evenly with the back of a spoon. Let the fudge set for half an hour.


    The fudge is best enjoyed either warm or refrigerated. The fudge will stay fresh when refrigerated in an airtight container.


    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 63

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    Comments

    1. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Looks super sinful..will surely make it soon..:)

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      You are tempting me with your pictures Smruthi. Fudge looks so decadent..

      Reply
    3. Amara’s cooking says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Love the little story Smruti, the fudge looks irresistible. I have all these ingredients, I might have to try them now...

      Reply
    4. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Wow Smruthi, you are seriously tempting me to make this fudge right away. I have all the ingredients and like you this might be the fastest executed recipe for me too 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe and your memories with this fudge.

      Reply
    5. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Lonavala style fudge looks super addictive and no wonder people love it to buy from the store.Love the pictures.

      Reply
    6. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Oh my, that fudge is irresistible. I can't blame you for gobbling off half the fudge.. 🙂 I probably would have finished the whole thing in one go 🙂

      Reply
    7. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Those fudge slices looks absolutely decadent and sinful, ultimate they are.

      Reply
    8. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      The fudge looks fabulous. I didn't know that the fudge is that much liked in India to become synonymous with a place. I had heard about the chikki but not the fudge. ☺

      Reply
    9. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      I totally agree with you regarding small shops. You get the most tastiest yummlicious food in these joints only. Your description reminded me of the tirunelveli halwa that we get there. Fudge looks so yum

      Reply
    10. Foodoholic says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Love the story and the recipe. Will definitely try to make it. It reminds me of a lot of chikki places A1 Chikki, little jelly candies, fruit flavoured juice bottles etc.

      Reply
    11. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      I have been to Mumbai, but Lonawala has missed in these umpteen visits...I will remember cooper now ..the fudge looks so tempting, and would love to try..ha ha..those extra pounds ! Well let's not talk of them 😜

      Reply
    12. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Very interesting and tempting fudge. I knew about Lonavala Chikki but not this fudge 🙂

      Reply
    13. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      I would love to visit that store in Lonawala sometime. Your pictures are super tempting and the fudge is so simple to make.

      Reply
    14. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      ooh the fudge is way better than d chikkis arent they >> have come out well.....

      Reply
    15. Chef Mireille says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      there is no way I could ever make this - I wouldnt be able to resist that melt in your mouth texture and I would be up to the next pant size within a day

      Reply
    16. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      I never visited Lonawala but have tasted some Lonawala chikkis, this one looks fantastic...

      Reply
    17. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      the fudges have come out super... seems so easy to make. must try I say

      Reply
    18. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

      Thnx for the recipe... Just want to make sure... There is no fixed proportion for ingredients??

      Reply
      • Smruti Ashar says

        March 10, 2022 at 8:09 pm

        The proportions are mentioned in the post 🙂

        Reply

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