Fudge??

8 years ago

Ok ....while I was out today my DH decided he was going to make some fudge. He even cracked some black walnuts for it. After a lot of cracking he decided it would take a year or so to get the needed 1 1/2 cups called for in the recipe, so he goes to the grocery for English walnuts to supplement, along with other necessary ingredients: Hershey’s cocoa, powdered sugar, butter, milk.

It was a microwave recipe. He didn’t think any of our bowls were big enough, so he took the big heavy crockpot bowl out, put ingredients in as directed & nuked the designated amount of time...4 min. Well the butter was not melted, so he nuked it a couple minutes more. Followed directions, stirring, nuts, vanilla, etc...dump in 9x13.

Now hours later...ummm.. He seved me a “piece”.... on plate....with a spoon. It has the consistency of fudge ice topping. He calls it fudge soup. LOL

I told him I’d never heard of anyone using a big heavy ceramic crockpot crock in the microwave & it probably didn’t really cook or get hot enough. The man cooks, but he really lacks,,,I guess I would call it,,,,intuitiveness, that is sometimes needed. (Like, maybe you cold have halved the recipe & it would have fit a regular bowl??)

But anyway.... does anyone have any experience with RECOOKING fudge to get it to set up?

Otherwise, maybe hot fudge sundaes anyone?

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8 years ago

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colleenoz
8 years ago
I suspect you are correct in thinking the crockpot didn't get hot enough. I would give recooking a fly- fudge setting is dependent on it getting to soft-ball stage, which is a function of temperature more than anything else, so your DH needs to re-cook it and be sure it has reached the correct temperature before calling it good.
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arcy_gw
8 years ago
Gotta wonder at that recipe, sounds like a fail from the get go. I made fudge last Sunday. The sugar boiled for 8 minutes and my fudge is not overly FIRM. The amount of cooking the sugar needs far exceeds what the chocolate and other ingredients could with stand so sorry, you are STUCK with ice cream topping I am afraid.
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lucillle
8 years ago
I think it is so nice that he tried to make the fudge. I think hot fudge sundaes are delightful, but if the re-cooking gets it to set up that would be good.
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Summer
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Bee - the recipe, judging by the ingredients, sounds like 'no cook' fudge......that is dissolve cocoa, sugar, in butter and milk by boiling, and then add icing sugar to thicken. If so, adding more icing sugar may work.
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User
8 years ago
Adding dry ingredients, no more liquid should thicken it. Powdered sugar & cocoa.
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JoanMN
8 years ago
Ha, I would enjoy eating it with a spoon! Yum.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
8 years ago
Humm spoon fudge with spoon peanut butter sounds wonderful! It could be a new holiday desert.
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Kathy Yata
8 years ago
That does sound good. How many times has my fudge sauce turned into fudge and I was so disappointed!

It might get crystallized if you recook but worth a try. I'd heat it up and add a lot more powdered sugar then bring to a simmer until thickened. Unless it thickens it won't be solid at room temperature. It should be very thick even bubbling. The cooking helps with the cornstarch taste as well as creating the characteristic fudge texture.

If you have ever made powdered sugar frosting you know how a couple drops too many means you have to add cups and cups more sugar. Same thing here, he may not have been far off what he was supposed to do.

If he ever gets the urge again try the one with marshmallow. I've never had that one fail.
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joyfulguy
8 years ago
Sounds tasty.

Ohio is quite close,Bee.

Can I come for a visit ... Maybe hubby could even teach me how to make fudge ... Just in time for Christmas.

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
8 years ago
OJ you got a new tablet? How awesome! Was it a gift? Do you have wifi at home?
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8 years ago
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bee0hio
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for responses! I hadn’t thought of adding more powdered sugar. I’m thinking maybe we will try that with 1/2 of it & recooking 1/2 (also with more powdered sugar?) it made a lot! And I don’t tolerate walnuts too well... so you know who will be eating most....

I told him next time he gets hungry for a snack, eat carrots or celery! LOL

Here’s the recipe:

https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/five-minute-fudge/
User
8 years ago
it can't hurt to try and cook it again
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User
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
go with the 2 min. microwave fudge its very easy and good too

Here is the 2 min fudge. I always added a bit of peanut butter to mine.

READY IN: 1hr 17mins

YIELD: 36 pieces

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTSNutrition
- 1lb powdered sugar
- 2⁄3cup cocoa
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4cup milk
- 2teaspoons vanilla
- 1⁄2cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
- 1⁄2cup chopped nuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Sift powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl.
2. Stir in milk and vanilla.
3. Mix well.
4. Place butter on top.
5. Microwave on high, 2 minutes.
6. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth.
7. Stir in nuts (OPTIONAL).
8. Spread in 8 X 8 X 2 inch baking pan.
9. Chill about 1 hour or until firm.
10. Cut into 36 pieces.
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bee0hio
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8 years ago
SAVED IT!!!!

I dumped more powdered sugar into about half of the fudge “soup”, stirred it, but I could tell that it ~might~ (or might not?) set up if I dumped in another pound of powdered sugar. So, I just put it in microwave & boiled it to soft ball stage, 235°, let it set to cool, then beat it with a spoon & it set up!

The other half I did not add the powdered sugar, but otherwise did as above.

The second half is smoother, the first half slightly more flakey/sugary. Both are better than you buy in the candy shops. DH is happy (& appreciative).

Here’s a pic:
bee0hio
Original Author
8 years ago
JoAnn, your recipe is quite similar to the one he used.

I think the crockpot in the microwave did him in.
colleenoz
8 years ago
See, you should have believed me ;-D Glad you got it fixed!
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bee0hio
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8 years ago
Oh, I did believe you Colleen,,,,,, except the part about having DH re-cook it...he’d done enough “experimenting”. LOL

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