Indulge your sweet cravings with a delightful journey into the world of chocolate fudge presents. These exquisite confections, adorned with intricate designs and bursting with rich, velvety flavors, make for a perfect edible gift that will leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating these culinary masterpieces. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of tempering chocolate, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and techniques to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to embark on a delicious adventure as we explore the best recipes for chocolate fudge presents.
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CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter an 8-by-8-inch straight-sided baking pan. Line with parchment paper; set aside. Butter a large, shallow, stainless-steel bowl; set aside.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, whisk to combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt. Place over medium-low heat, and add corn syrup and milk, stirring until smooth. Add chocolate. Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and sugar dissolved before it reaches a boil. Brush down sides of saucepan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization. Increase the heat to high, and cook until it reaches 236 degrees (soft-ball stage).
- Pour into prepared bowl without scraping the sides of the saucepan. Dot top with butter. Let cool to 110 degrees to 118 degrees on an instant-read thermometer without disturbing, about 1 hour. Add vanilla. Using a plastic dough scraper, transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on low speed until the butter and vanilla are completely incorporated. Increase speed to medium, and beat, stopping occasionally, until fudge keeps its shape when dropped from a spoon and sheen is gone, 3 to 8 minutes. Using a clean plastic dough scraper, transfer to prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. Before fudge sets completely, score with a knife into 1-inch squares. Let stand until completely cooled.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE PRESENTS
Little pieces of satin ribbon transform these squares of fudge into the tiniest of gifts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter an 8-by-8-by-2-inch pan. Sift cocoa powder and sugar into a medium bowl.
- Prepare an ice bath. In a small saucepan, combine milk and cocoa-powder mixture with a wooden spoon until a sandy, pastelike texture forms. Add chocolate, butter, and corn syrup. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has completely dissolved, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Using a pastry brush, wash down sides of pan with cold water. Increase heat to medium. When a candy thermometer registers 236 degrees remove the pan from heat, and place in ice bath for 5 seconds. Transfer pan to a heat-proof surface, and let sit until thermometer registers 121 degrees, about 45 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir fudge briskly until it begins to lose its sheen, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Spread fudge into prepared pan with wooden spoon. Using your fingers, smooth fudge. Cover with plastic; chill 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares.
FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This classic and truly foolproof fudge recipe will be a favorite for years to come. Try one of our suggested variations or personalize the fudge by adding your favorite ingredients to the basic recipe. Fudge also makes a great homemade gift to share with family and friends.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla.
- Spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
- Life fudge out of pan and place onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.
Provided by BOOK_WORM
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
- Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
- Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
PERFECT CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 64 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in the milk until smooth; bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add vanilla and remaining butter (do not stir). , Cool to 110° (about 5 minutes). Beat with a spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose its gloss. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
I clipped this recipe from a December 1983 issue of The Charlotte (NC) Observer, which was running a contest to see who made the best fudge. This recipe won in the "Plain Chocolate Fudge" category (no additives such as nuts). I made this for presents at the holidays and now my grown kids are making it for gifts themselves. I buy disposable aluminum pans approx 5x8-inch so I can just wrap them up and give them as gifts. This recipe makes three pans-full.... or two 8x8-inch pans of fudge.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 128 1 in squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter two 8x8-inch or three 5x8-inch pans.
- In a large heavy pot (I use a dutch oven size pot), mix together sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter; stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Then let boil for 2 minutes, not stirring.
- NOTE: You need to move quickly during the next couple of steps so have the marshmallows and chocolate squares cut up and cut open the bags of chocolate chips.
- Turn off heat but leave pot on the burner.
- Add marshmallows, quickly stirring until melted.
- Add each chocolate separately in the order listed in the recipe, quickly stirring until melted.
- Pour into prepared pans.
- Let cool.
- Fudge tastes better each day --- if it lasts!
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Make this moreish chocolate fudge as a sweet treat or homemade gift. Be sure to use a sugar thermometer to achieve the perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Snack, Treat
Time 35m
Yield Makes 15 - 16 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line an 18cm square tin with greaseproof paper.
- Put the milk, sugar and butter in a heavy-based saucepan. Heat gently, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
- Bring to the boil for 15-20 mins, still stirring all the time. The mixture will bubble up - when it does, take it off the heat and keep stirring it until it sinks back down. Then return it to the heat.
- Start to take the temperature after about 15 mins (continuing to stir or it will burn on the bottom). The time it takes to come up to temperature may vary, particularly in a cold kitchen. Once it reaches 115C on a temperature probe, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a good pinch of sea salt. Leave to cool for 5 mins.
- Stir in the chopped chocolate and the mixture and keep stirring until the chocolate has melted. Quickly pour the mixture into your prepared tin and leave to set at room temperature.
- Before the fudge has completely set, you can add rows of different toppings like nuts, toffees or mini chocolate buttons - just scatter them over the surface and gently press into the fudge until they stick. Make sure the fudge is only slightly warm when you do this - if it's too hot the toppings can melt. Once set, cut the fudge into small pieces and store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
If you want chocolate fudge, this is it! I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. It's a Christmas staple in her house, and it's my husband's favorite fudge. It makes a lot of fudge, so it's a good recipe to use for gift giving. Prep time is approximate. The recipe can be credited to Mrs. Paul Kaczinsky.
Provided by EMcooks
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 180 1, 90 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preliminarily: prepare all the chocolate by chopping into small pieces.
- Dissolve sugar and margarine in milk in a med. saucepan. Put a lid on it and heat on medium until it begins to boil.
- Remove lid and stir for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add marshmallows, then all the chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla (and nuts).
- Line both a 9x13 inch pan and an 8x8 pan with wax or parchment paper.
- Divide and press fudge into pans.
- Cool completely before cutting into small squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 22.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.4, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your fudge. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids.
- Don't overcook the fudge: Fudge is a delicate confection, and it's easy to overcook it. Be careful not to boil the mixture, and remove it from the heat as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.
- Let the fudge cool completely: Fudge needs time to cool and set before it can be cut and served. Be patient and let it cool for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Store the fudge properly: Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Chocolate fudge is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a versatile treat that can be made with different flavors and add-ins, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. With a little practice, you can easily make delicious chocolate fudge at home. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
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