Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
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4.9
Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge
Description
This Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge recipe uses a classic method combining sugar, unsweetened dutch-processed cocoa powder, milk, butter, and vanilla. The cooking process involves bringing the sugar mixture to a full boil, then reducing heat and cooking to a specific temperature (234°F/112°C) to ensure the right consistency. After removing from heat, butter and vanilla are stirred in before cooling and then beating the fudge until it loses its gloss, signaling readiness to set. The fudge is then spread in a lined pan to cool completely.
The result is a dense, smooth, and creamy fudge with intense chocolate taste and a texture that cuts neatly into squares. Cooling can be done overnight to allow full setting. Temperature adjustments are needed at high altitudes, and care is taken not to stir while boiling to prevent crystallization. Rubbing butter on saucepan sides helps avoid graininess.
The fudge can be stored at room temperature for one to two weeks, refrigerated for longer storage, or frozen up to 3 months. Freezing requires double wrapping to maintain quality. When reheating fudge, slightly adjusting temperature or adding milk can restore texture if needed.
Wrap fudge pieces in parchment before storing in an airtight container or sealable bag to maintain freshness.At room temperature, fudge keeps well for 7 to 14 days; refrigerated storage extends this to 2 to 3 weeks.Freezing fudge in a double bag for up to 3 months preserves its quality; freeze whole or cut pieces.Adjust cooking temperature 2°F lower for every 1,000 feet above sea level to account for altitude.Rub saucepan sides with butter before cooking to prevent sugar crystallization and grainy texture.Avoid scraping pan sides during cooking to keep smooth fudge consistency.If fudge ends up too soft, reheat carefully; if too hard, melt with a bit of milk to adjust texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1/4 cup butter salted, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
*if you use unsalted butter then increase the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch square pan with buttered parchment paper.
- In a medium heavy saucepan stir together sugar, cocoa and salt, then add the milk and stir with a wooden spoon (not a whisk or metal spoon).
- Cook over medium heat stirring continuously until mixture starts to boil (a strong boil), approximately 15 minutes.
- Turn heat to low medium and continue to cook without stirring until temperature reaches 234 °F (112C) Approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat, add the butter and vanilla. Do not stir. Cool to room temperature (110°F/43C), approximately 30 minutes. Then beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to lose some of it's gloss (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- Then spread quickly in prepared cake pan and let cool completely, even overnight (at room temperature). Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can also freeze the fudge in a double bag, well wrapped. Freeze either in pieces or the whole slab. Can be frozen up to 3 months. Keeps in an airtight container for approximately 2 weeks or in the fridge for 3-4 weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
- Wrap fudge pieces in parchment before storing in an airtight container or sealable bag to maintain freshness.
- At room temperature, fudge keeps well for 7 to 14 days; refrigerated storage extends this to 2 to 3 weeks.
- Freezing fudge in a double bag for up to 3 months preserves its quality; freeze whole or cut pieces.
- Adjust cooking temperature 2°F lower for every 1,000 feet above sea level to account for altitude.
- Rub saucepan sides with butter before cooking to prevent sugar crystallization and grainy texture.
- Avoid scraping pan sides during cooking to keep smooth fudge consistency.
- If fudge ends up too soft, reheat carefully; if too hard, melt with a bit of milk to adjust texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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