Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Pinto Bean Fudge


I know, I know. It doesn't sound great. But it is a creamy, delicious fudge that never has a grainy texture. It tastes like chocolate, not beans! Check out the other options for utilizing dry beans here.
1 cup cooked pinto beans, drained
1 TB vanilla extract
6 TB unsweetened baking chocolate
6 TB butter
2 pounds powdered confectioner sugar

Puree 1 cup of soft, cooked pinto beans with a dash of milk to reach the consistency of mashed potatoes. Make sure they are smooth. Add 1 TB of vanilla to the bean mixture.










In a double boiler, melt
6 TB unsweetened baking chocolate and 6 TB of butter.









Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the beans and stir until slightly thickened.



Work in 2 pounds of powdered confectioner sugar.
Knead the mixture until smooth and spread into a 9x13 buttered baking dish. Refrigerate.

Knead mixture until smooth texture is achieved.
Spread new fudge into a buttered dish and chill until set.
It can then be cut into bite-sized pieces.
Set into paper candy cups to serve.

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