FUDGE FANCIES.

This is a relatively new contender in the Gourmet Fudge marketplace, who I stumbled across while surfing the World Wide Web, It caught my eye because after working in the fudge industry for a number of years, I had never seen Fudge made in such a way!, Most of us think of fudge as a brown sugary confection we enjoy as a treat, but this “Small British Company” has taken that Idea, put it in a box, shaken it about a bit and ended up with the most wonderfully eye-catching, mouth-watering treat you will ever see!

Started in 2010 by Michael, a plasterer by trade, but with a passion for gastronomy, he tweaked and perfected his Grandmother’s family recipe and so Fudge Fancies was born.

The fudge is packaged beautifully in a plain white classic box with a hand tied black ribbon, you just know whatever is inside is unmistakably handmade, I can’t wait to open it to see what delights are awaiting inside.

I open the lid in anticipation and WOW the aroma of the delectable fudge hits you, it’s like you have just walked into the most wonderful smelling shop you could ever imagine!

Yours eyes are taken aback by the vision of the toppings, the colours and textures are the first things your eyes see as you focus on which one looks the most tempting

 “I want to eat everything in seconds”

My mouth is watering just looking at the little fancies that are just waiting to be taken out.

I have:  Sticky Toffee Pudding, Apple Crumble, Dark Chocolate & Orange Zest and White Chocolate Lemon & Lime, Oh decisions – decisions, which one shall I try first?

Let’s start with the apple crumble, (I've always loved it)

I take a sniff and “Oh My Word” it smells just like Freshly Baked apple crumble!! The topping is amazing with its rough pieces of different shapes.

I pop a piece in my mouth and the soft fudge just melts into a creamy explosion that ignites your taste buds, the white chocolate starts to melt and you find pieces of real apple hidden inside and a hint of cinnamon?, now I've tasted thousands of fudges in my time and have to say at this point this fudge has just gone straight into my top spot! I've never in my entire time in the confectionery industry tasted fudge so smooth but with a hidden depth.

Next is the dark chocolate & orange zest.

The aroma is again amazing, you can smell the fresh orange zest and the dark chocolate, I pop a piece in my mouth and the fudge again just melts away “it’s so soft” the zingy orange zest is a delight and the dark chocolate is not overpowering, it leaves you wanting more.

Now for the sticky toffee pudding.

The first thing you notice is the little bit of date on top of the white chocolate, the unmistakable aroma of the chocolate fudge, I pop a piece in my mouth and YEP it is sticky toffee pudding, the toffee, dates and chocolate all combine in that amazing pudding taste all en-robed in the delicately smooth fudge.

Lastly it’s the white chocolate lemon& lime. 

I love the lemon and lime zest on top of this fancy the aroma it defiantly of lime and brings back the memories of a fresh mojito, the fudge melts to perfection yet again and you get the freshness of the lemon & lime and the melting white chocolate it’s an amazing combination!

Summing up.

Today has changed my opinion on fudge as I know it, Fudge Fancies are on to a winner with this amazing take on this classic confection, it’s something no one else is doing, I think this small British company will go far, from what Michael has achieved so far, I have no doubt we will soon be seeing a lot more of these delightful little fancies, Top End high street stores I fear will be knocking on their door very shortly and if not should be! 

If you have not tried them yet you should, i assure you it will tickle your taste-buds.

Find Fudge Fancies Here http://www.fudgefancies.co.uk/

Happy Eating!

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