Vegan Fudge Recipe | Carnation (2024)

FAQs

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Why won't my 2-ingredient fudge set? If your fudge isn't setting, it might be due to underheating the mixture or not chilling it long enough.

Ingredients. Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Brown Sugar, Golden Syrup, Demerara Sugar, Humectant: Glycerine, Natural Flavouring, Colours (Caramelised Sugar, Paprika Extract, Curcumin). Not suitable for milk allergy sufferers as milk is present in the manufacturing environment.

Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer

Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.

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.

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

The fudge is ready when a candy thermometer reads between 112°C to 114°C (234°F to 237°F) or the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. Let the mixture cool before beating.

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares. Cover each square thickly in melted chocolate, ensuring no part of the fudge is exposed.

Solutions to Save Your Fudge:

You can start by gently reheating it and boiling or cooking it again, aiming to reach the correct temperature. Alternatively, using short bursts in the microwave and stirring between intervals until it thickens can also be an effective method to restore its texture.

How do you thicken fudge that won't set? ›

Place the fudge over low heat and slowly whisk in about 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of milk or cream at a time. Keep adding liquid and stirring until the fudge sauce is thick, glossy, and smooth.

Artificially Flavoured Vanilla Ice Milk (Modified milk ingredients, Sugars {sugar, glucose}, Mono- and di-glycerides, Guar gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Artificial flavour), Hot Fudge Topping (Sugars (glucose syrup, sugar), Skim milk, Hydrogenated oil (Palm kernel or coconut), Cocoa (processed with alkali), Cocoa, ...

Traditionally no, fudge isn't suitable for vegans as two of its three staple ingredients are dairy-based – butter and milk. However, it's more than possible to make plant-based versions and these are widely available to buy and simple to make.

Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix is accidentally vegan. Krusteaz has two brownie mixes, one of which is gluten-free. Both of these mixes are vegan-friendly. Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownies are egg-free and dairy-free.

As water gradually evaporates, sugar is concentrated and the temperature of the mixture rises above 100°C (212°F). If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard.

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.