How can I enhance fudge's "fudginess" and flavour?

Question

My fudge recipe uses peanut butter, brown and white sugar, corn syrup, cream, and chocolate.

How can I can add a bit more "pizazz" to my fudge, taking the flavour from grandma's favourite fudge recipe and making it into a complicated, rich, exotic and exquisite taste?

Answer

A few things to think about:

• Sprinkling kosher, sea, or another interesting salt on it for a flavor contrast
• Using some small amount of pepper a la the trendy pepper chocolate bars out there, or perhaps some paprika for smokiness
• Adding orange or lemon zest
• Pairing with an unsweetened or very lightly sweetened raspberry syrup (at least in my experience fudge recipes don't need more sugar)
• Bacon (inside or on top)

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