Description
Rich chocolate magic emerges in this old fashioned fudge recipe, blending creamy sweetness with nostalgic comfort. Silky smooth squares deliver pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 ml) sugar
- 1 stick (113 grams) salted butter
- 4 tablespoons Hershey’s cocoa powder
Dairy Ingredient:
- 5 ounces (148 ml) Carnation evaporated milk
Instructions
- Blend sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and evaporated milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Heat the mixture over medium flame, continuously stirring to prevent scorching, until it reaches a rolling boil with vigorous bubbling.
- Maintain a steady boil for precisely 7 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent burning and promote even heat distribution.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and vigorously beat the mixture with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until it transforms into a thick, glossy consistency.
- Quickly transfer the molten fudge into a pre-buttered rectangular dish, using a spatula to spread evenly and minimize air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, enabling complete cooling and proper setting before slicing into uniform squares.
Notes
- Check sugar temperature carefully to prevent burning or crystallization during cooking.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise doneness, aiming for 234-238°F (soft-ball stage) to ensure perfect fudge texture.
- Avoid scraping sides of pan while stirring to prevent sugar crystals from forming and making fudge grainy.
- Allow fudge to cool completely at room temperature without refrigeration to maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg