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side shot of fudge on parchment paper on upside down antique cake pan with spoon, flowers, and flaked salt

Homemade Chocolate Fudge

Rich, silky, decadent, and so delicious. That's the perfect way to describe this Homemade Chocolate Fudge! Great for gift giving, serving during a holiday party, or just as a quick bite of chocolate when you want something sweet.
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 64
Calories: 67kcal

Ingredients

  • 2½ Tablespoons unsalted butter + extra to grease pan
  • 2½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups bittersweet or dark chocolate
  • 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • Grease the parchment paper with butter. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, half and half, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
  • Heat over medium low heat, stirring continually, until sugar melts.
  • Brush down sides with a pastry brush dipped in warm water.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add chocolate and stir until melted.
  • Return to heat.
  • Cook to 238℉.
  • When fudge is close to temperature, sprinkle a marble board with ice cold water.
  • Remove candy from heat and pour out onto board.
  • Dot with butter.
  • Allow to cool to 110℉.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Use a bench knife to work the candy, folding it over itself, until it loses its shine, about 10 minutes.
  • Immediately scoop into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or until completely set.
  • Once set, lift out of pan and cut into desired shapes.

Notes

  • The temperatures in this recipe are very important. Anything over or under could ruin your fudge. It's always a good idea to calibrate your thermometer before starting.
  • Make sure to use a high quality chocolate that you love the flavor of.
  • If you don't have half and half, you can combine 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk.
  • You can also use a wooden spoon or a stand-mixer to beat the candy. If you use a mixer, be careful not to over beat. It happens quickly!

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg