Everyone loves the irresistible sweetness of homemade faux fudge. With its dense texture and
rich flavor, faux fudge makes the best dessert for occasions such as Mother’s
Day, Valentine’s Day and Get-togethers or any other event. Making a smooth and
creamy faux fudge is not a walk in the park. However, this doesn’t mean that a
tasty faux fudge is only for the kitchen geniuses. If you tried but it didn’t
taste like you anticipated, then maybe you need a few secrets. If you used
instant mix, then your end result may not taste like that of a pro. Maybe this
time you can try using pudding mix instead. Here are some of the secrets, tips,
and tricks on how to prepare a tasty, non-gritty and non-pasty faux fudge using
pudding mix rather than instant type.
Ingredients
·One Package of Jell-O Chocolate
Pudding mix (Remember not to confuse with the instant type)
·¼ cup of milk
·2 tbsps of butter
·¼ cup of chopped walnuts
·1 cups of sifted powdered
sugar
Easy Directions
1.Start by lining your pan. You
can use non-stick spray. Though any pan can do, it is advisable to use a pan
that matches the size and amount of fudge you want to prepare. An 8 by 4-inch
pan is suitable for this case. However, if you want to make a big fudge, then a
13 by 9 by 2-inch pan would be ideal.
2.Next step is to set aside your
lined pan. The significance of the lining is to prevent your fudge from burning
and sticking to the bottom of the pan.
3.Combine your pudding mix with
milk and butter in a different medium-sized saucepan.
4.Bring the mixture to a full boil
over medium-high heat as you stir thoroughly. Leave it to boil for about one
minute as you stir.
5.Remove the mixture from heat.
6.Quickly blend your nuts and sugar
7.Pour your fudge into the lined
pan and spread it evenly. Remember not to scrape your saucepan as it can give
your fudge less creamy and stiff texture. However, in case you notice your
fudge is becoming too much stiff, (which is less likely) try to knead it using
your hands till it softens. You can then press it into your lined pan.
8.Leave it to cool completely.
9.Use a foil to lift it out of
your pan. You can then cut your fudge into squares or any other shape of your
choice. Use a miniature cookie cutter for great results.
This is the direct route to making a tasty and flavor-rich fudge. The secret here is using
pudding mix and not instant. Using pudding mix means you don’t have to worry
about monitoring your candy thermometer readings time after time. Besides, the
pudding mix eliminates any guesswork and uncertainties out of the procedure in
case you’ve never attempted making one before. The entire procedure takes
approximately 15 minutes and your faux fudge will be ready.
Keeping and Storing Your Fudge
In case you want to store your fudge and keep it fresh, you can wrap and cover tightly with a
foil, clear plastic wrap or waxed paper. Keep it in an airtight container and
store in a cool, refrigerated and dry place. You can cut it into squares and
store or wrap it wholly in an airtight container. For a cute look, try cutting
a small piece of waxed paper and place your fudge at the center then fold the
two sides together and secure with a string. You can also twist any loose ends
to keep it fresh. This is great if you are planning to send it in a box as a
gift to someone.
If you plan to prepare and store several layers of fudge in one container, then remember to
place a waxed paper between them. This helps to prevent the layers from
sticking together.
Conclusion
This comforting and deliciously dense fudge is pretty nice to eat with friends and family. It
is sweet, addictive and mouthwatering. In fact, you can try preparing one and
surprise your friends or family this coming vacation. The preparation procedure
is quite simple and anyone can make. All you need is the right ingredients and
easy directions. Enjoy your tantalizing fudge!
