Microwave Boozy Fudge

Also known as miracle fudge, this indulgent sweet treat is made in minutes in the microwave, and makes for an ideal last-minute edible gift – no sugar thermometer required.

Ingredients

• 400g golden caster sugar
• 395g can sweetened condensed milk
• 140g salted butter, chopped into cubes, chopped into pieces
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla essence
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (or another alcohol of your choice - amaretto or brandy works well)
  
  

Instructions

1. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment. 
2. Put the sugar, condensed milk and butter in a large heatproof bowl (the mixture will bubble up as it cooks to roughly double its size), add a good pinch of salt and stir together.
3. Heat the mixture in the microwave on High for 10 mins, stirring every 2-3 mins. Keep an eye on the mixture, as it will bubble up and may go over the sides of the bowl.
4. Add the vanilla and liqueur to the mixture, whisk together and heat on High for another 2 mins. The mixture should be caramel-coloured and thickened. 
5. Scrape into the tin and set aside for 45 mins to 1 hr until cool and firm before cutting. 
6. Pack into a box and eat within 3 weeks.