Thursday, November 6, 2008

FUDGE FINGERS

For the fudge
200 grams (7 oz.) powdered sweet biscuits
100 grams (3 1/2 oz.) butter
100 grams (3 1/2 oz.) sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 level tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
4 tablespoons chopped walnuts
a pinch salt
For the chocolate icing
1 1/2 teacups icing sugar
3 teaspoons cocoa
2 tablespoons (approx.) hot water
For decoration desiccated coconut
For the fudge
1. Mix the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa and salt. Heat on a slow flame until it becomes a liquid. Remove from the heat.
2. Add the vanilla essence and walnuts and mix.
3. Pour this mixture over the biscuits. Mix thoroughly.
4. Press the mixture evenly on a Swiss roll tray. Put to set in the refrigerator. This will require about 30 minutes.
For the chocolate icing
1. Mix the sugar , cocoa and hot water. If you like, add a little extra water.
How to proceed
1. Spread the icing evenly over the fudge.
2. Sprinkle the coconut on top and once again put to set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3. Cut into pieces and serve.