Farcet Fudge

125g (4oz) marrowfat dried peas, soaked 200g (7oz) plain cooking chocolate 25g (1oz) butter 500g (1lb) icing sugar

Cook dried peas according to packet instructions. Drain thoroughly, then purée peas in a food processor until smooth. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl in the microwave on Medium for 2 minutes. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Stir into the puréed peas, then gradually stir in the icing sugar until the mixture binds together and comes away from the sides of the bowl. (A little extra icing sugar may be required). Press into a greased and lined 23cm (9") square cake tin. Chill for 2-3 hours. Cut into bite sized pieces and dust lightly with icing sugar.

650 watt microwave

Makes 48 pieces