Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Recipe Made Of 6 Ingredients

Enjoy the rich, velvety decadence of Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge. This classic confection is a symphony of smooth, chocolatey goodness, meticulously crafted to deliver a taste sensation that's timeless. Perfect for those special moments when only the most comforting, homemade sweets will do.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Ingredients:

• Sugar: Granulated
• Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened Dutch-processed
• Salt
• Milk: Whole or heavy milk
• Butter: Salted, room temperature
• Vanilla Extract (not listed in ingredients section directly but mentioned in the recipe procedure)

Equipment:

• Candy Thermometer

Instructions:

1. Prepare Baking Dish:
   • Line a square pan with buttered parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients:
   • In a medium heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add the milk and stir with a wooden spoon (avoid using a whisk or metal spoon).
3. Cook Mixture:
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to boil with a strong boil.
   • Turn the heat to low-medium and continue to cook without stirring until the correct temperature is reached on a candy thermometer.
4. Cooling Phase:
   • Remove the pot from the heat, add the butter and vanilla but do not stir.
   • Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

1. Finishing:
   • Once cooled, beat the mixture with a wooden spoon just until it begins to lose some of its gloss.
   • Spread the fudge quickly in the prepared baking dish and let it cool completely, even overnight, at room temperature.
   • Cut into squares once cooled.
2. Storing:
   • Wrap the cut pieces in parchment paper or aluminum foil and store in an airtight container or sealable plastic food storage bag.
   • Fudge stored at room temperature can last from 7 – 14 days.
   • In the refrigerator, fudge will last for 2 – 3 weeks.
   • For longer storage, fudge can be frozen in a double bag, well wrapped, for up to 3 months.

Tips for High Altitude:

• Adjust the temperature by deducting two degrees from the required temperature for every one thousand feet of altitude above sea level.

This recipe brings out the creamy, slightly crumbly texture of traditional old-fashioned chocolate fudge, making it a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. Enjoy making it!