Fudge # 3

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, rich chocolate fudge with a smooth texture and deep cocoa flavor
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Fudge # 3

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 134.4

Description

This classic fudge recipe delivers a luxuriously smooth and creamy texture, perfect for chocolate lovers. By cooking sugar, milk, butter, and unsweetened chocolate to the soft-ball stage, you achieve that ideal melt-in-your-mouth consistency. The addition of vanilla enhances the rich chocolate notes, creating a dessert that is both nostalgic and indulgent. Whether served at holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a homemade gift, this fudge is a timeless treat. It pairs beautifully with coffee or tea and stores well, allowing the flavors to meld further over time. Follow the temperature guidelines closely for the best results, ensuring your fudge sets perfectly without becoming grainy or hard.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Butter the sides of a 3-quart saucepan and prewarm a candy thermometer.
  2. Combine 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 cup milk (or half-and-half), 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, and 2 oz unsweetened chocolate in the saucepan.
  3. Stir constantly over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady boil and continue cooking, stirring infrequently, until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (234 to 240 degrees F (116&# 194;°C) or 112 to 115.5 degrees C).
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. Let the fudge cool slightly until the top feels cool to the touch when held over with your hand.
  7. Place the saucepan in a bowl of cool water to equalize the temperature between the bottom and top of the mixture.
  8. Stir gently but continuously until the fudge begins to thicken and loses its gloss.
  9. Pour the thickened fudge immediately into a buttered 8x8-inch pan.
  10. Allow to cool completely at room temperature until firm, then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 27.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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