How do you make fantasy fudge not grainy?
Check out this Fantasy Fudge Recipe and see if you might want to give it a try. By the way, when your fudge comes out grainy, you can fix it by putting it back in the pot and adding a little evaporated milk to it and bringing it slowly back to the soft ball stage.
What makes fudge chewy?
Chewy fudge is a result of excessive moisture in the mixture, meaning the fudge didn’t reach the correct temperature and thus didn’t cook out enough moisture. On the other hand, be careful not to overcook fudge as that will remove too much moisture, leaving you with a rock-hard and crumbly piece of candy.
What makes fudge gritty?
Fudge is one of the rare exceptions to the rule that sugar crystals are not desirable in candy. Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.
What does cream of tartar do for fudge?
Many bakers use cream of tartar in their recipes to help set the fudge. The cream of tartar helps the fudge to set by breaking the sugar’s sucrose into glucose and fructose, thereby making crystallization of the fudge less possible. This helps the fudge remain soft and chewy.
What is the best way to make fudge?
A tried and trusted recipe for easy fudge contains marshmallow creme, chopped walnuts, and a bag of chocolate chips. Use the stovetop method or see the note for a way to make it using the microwave oven.
How do you make dark chocolate fudge with marshmallows?
Creamy Dark Chocolate Fudge: Melt 2 cups miniature marshmallows with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Proceed as above. Milk Chocolate Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips.
How do you make Rocky Road Fudge with milk chocolate chips?
Milk Chocolate Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Proceed as above. Rocky Road Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, salt, nuts and vanilla. In saucepan, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
What is fudge made out of?
A simple fudge recipe combining semisweet chocolate chips, condensed milk, pecans and grated orange peel. Use almonds, or any kind of nut, if desired.