Fudge Won't Set

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Fudge Won't Set

by Kelly
(Houston, TX)

I made Fantasy Fudge yesterday, but my fudge won't set.

I think my first mistake was making a double batch. Did the rolling boil for well over 4 minutes and more like 10.

When I took it off the burner and mixed the choc chips it took forever for them to melt and some never really did.

Added everything else and poured into prepared pyrex. It still hasn't really set..Very soft. Any way to fix this? I've been making this fudge for almost 20 years and never had this happen.

Hi Kelly,

Yep, doubling the fudge recipe can lead to problems. I made the same mistake several years ago when I tried it, so now I only make one batch at a time.

You can try re-heating the fudge and cooking it a bit longer (add a little evaporated milk if needed). Remove from heat and place the pot over cold water while stirring until you feel it getting thick.

Hope that helps.
~Angie

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Feb 12, 2011

Re Tempor
by: Anonymous

Reheat it and mix 2 tbs corn starch with 1/2 cup of water and stir in. Let it cook until thermometer shows 237 degrees F then cool and stir and put in a buttered pan. It will set up fine.

Nov 21, 2011

Fudge Will Not Harden NEW
by: Marylou Falco

My microwave butterscotch fudge will not harden, even when put in freezer.

Nov 21, 2011

Fudge Won't Harden NEW
by: Angie

Hi Marylou,

You can try rescuing your butterscotch fudge by using one of the methods suggested above. Reheat it slowly and add either a little evaporated milk (or the cornstarch and water suggestion).

You want to be sure that you stir it long enough after removing it from the heat, too. Sometimes it feels like your arm can't take any more, but that long stirring process really helps the fudge to set.

Nov 24, 2011

fudge not setting NEW
by: Anonymous

what can youdo to avoid the fudge from not setting .

Nov 25, 2011

Making Sure Your Fudge Sets NEW
by: Angie

Apart from being sure to follow the instructions and ingredient amounts, be sure to cook your fudge to the right temperature and also stir it plenty before you pour it out to set.

Dec 18, 2011

Fudge Didn't Set NEW
by: Gina

Fudge Didn't Set - Is there a fix?

I made a batch of fudge using Toblerone chocolate (it's a very expensive recipe). I must have taken it off the heat a minute too early and now it won't set. The only ingredients are cream, butter, sugar & the chocolate. Can I fix it? And how?

On the subject, will this "fix" apply to all prepared fudge that have a butter/sugar/cream base?
Thank you!

Dec 19, 2011

Fixing Failed Fudge NEW
by: Angie

Gina,

The usual consensus is that there's no fixing failed fudge, but I don't believe it after the number of people who have reported that one of the fixes suggested above and elsewhere on the site have worked successfully for them. :)

Probably the easiest fix for soft fudge is to beat in some powdered sugar (confectioners sugar/icing sugar) and beat it well till it gets firm.

Don't overdue it with the powdered sugar or you'll end up with dry, crumbly fudge, of course. :)

But for your fudge, you may just want to try re-heating it and beating it a bit more when it cools down some.

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