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Fudge Too Soft

Your fudge did not set because it was undercooked. Re-melt and cook to the proper temperature.

Part of desserts cooking fixes .

soft texture won't set vegetarian gluten-free

Ingredients on hand

  • soft fudge
  • saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • butter
  • cocoa powder

Why it happened

Fudge sets when the sugar concentration reaches soft-ball stage. If the temperature is too low, the sugar solution stays syrupy and never firms.

The fix

  1. 1 re-melt the fudge over low heat with 2 tablespoons water
  2. 2 cook to 235F (soft-ball stage), then remove from heat
  3. 3 beat until thick and matte, then pour into a lined pan

If it's still wrong

  • Use as a warm sauce over ice cream.
  • Swirl into brownies or cookies before baking.

Prevent next time

  • Use a thermometer and cook to 234 to 236F.
  • Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes before beating.

Notes

Why this works

Fudge texture is controlled by sugar concentration and crystallization. Cooking to soft-ball stage ensures enough sugar has dissolved and concentrated so the fudge can set when cooled.

Substitutions

  • cocoa powder chopped chocolate

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