Ricki Heller's carob fudge, on the other hand, is a totally delicious sweet in its own right and, as Ricki says, will make a carob lover out of anyone!
After reading Kari's post on a carob latte (which I am looking forward to making tonight), I'd had it in my mind to give carob a chance. I hadn't eaten it in years. It seems that most carob bars available contain milk solids. So when I saw some pure carob powder recently in a health food shop, I grabbed it!
I had to make a few changes to Ricki's recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand. Instead of the stevia and the vegetable glycerin/yacon syrup, I used 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of agave. I also substituted peanut butter for the almond butter.
The result is gorgeously rich and melts in your mouth. Everyone loved this, even Sylvia and Lexie. Give it a go!
happy new year. I am so wanting to make this recipe, but will have to follow your version, as I don't have yacon syrup or stevia at home, thanks for tempting me so early in the morning.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to your too Shaheen! Hope you like this fudge - it worked really well with the substitutions, lovely texture :)
DeleteOh, I'm so glad that you have re-embraced carob! I do love it and have also enjoyed this fudge recipe from Ricki. I hope you like the latte too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to you Kari :) really love your carob latte, have made it last 2 nights!!
DeleteI have had a few goes at carob since blogging and I still only just tolerate it though sylvia loved it - though it has been a while so maybe that has changed for her. I do love ricki's recipes so am sure this is worth trying
ReplyDeleteYes Ricki's recipes are great! This is definitely my favourite carob sweet so far. Think I'll try it in brownies next!
DeleteI remember trying carob once or twice when I was younger and thought it was fine but never felt inspired to make it a regular part of my eating schedule. This fudge looks divine though, so I'm really tempted to give it another go - there's nothing more satisfying then when you find out something you didn't like is actually really tasty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joey, hope you like this! I love carob in this but tried making carob brownies the other night and was not too impressed with them... My relationship with carob may be over for the moment :)
DeleteOhh this looks sooo good! I remember eating carob when I was a child and I hated it, then I had a carob hot chocolate as an adult, amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know my taste buds have changed too! This fudge is really really good
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