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Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

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Quite Easy

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Serves: 36

We recommend using a sugar thermometer for this recipe so that you can be sure it reaches the right temperature before you start beating…

We love this vegan version of our ultimate fudge recipe, smooth, creamy and sublimely sweet. Great to make for presents at Christmas or to serve after pudding with a coffee…

Nutrition and allergy information

Each serving typically contains:

of an adult's Reference Intake (RI)*

Energy per 100g: 1490kJ/354kcal

Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal). Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

For allergens, always check the ingredients list of each product used. Recipe contains:

  • Milk *

* Milk traces.This is because our Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternativeis produced in a factory which handles milk and whilst every effort is made to ensure no milk is in the finished result, we can’t guarantee this is the case.

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The fudge is delicious with a perfect consistency. Wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and non-vegan fudge

LynneMC

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Ingredients

Method

Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative

370g

Vegan milk alternative

120ml

Demerara sugar

350g

Vegan spread or butter alternative

115g

Vanilla bean extract or vanilla extract

2tsp

You will also need:

20cm square cake tin, lined with baking parchment

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Step 1 of 5

Watch our video on how to make our vegan fudge.

Step 2 of 5

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Place the ingredients into a large non-stick, heavy based saucepan and melt over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

We like to add a little pinch of salt to the caramel which you can do at the beginning of this step.

Step 3 of 5

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Bring to the boil, then continue to boil rapidly for 5-8 minutes, stirring continuously and scraping the base of the pan. Take care while the mixture boils and during stirring as the fudge will be VERY hot! To see if it’s ready, drop a little of the mixture into a jug of ice-cold water. A soft ball of fudge should form.

Alternatively, check with a sugar thermometer if you have one (the fudge should be approximately 112-115°C).

Step 4 of 5

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Remove the fudge from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Beat the mixture until it looses it's shine and becomes very thick (this should take about 10 minutes). You'll have a dead arm but its worth it for the best ever vegan fudge!

You can add chopped chocolate, nuts, stem ginger, cookie pieces, alcohol, flavouring extracts whatever you like to the fudge after its cooled and then beat as usual.

Step 5 of 5

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Press into the prepared tin with the back of a spoon and leave to set before cutting into squares.

The fudge will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

Have you tried making this delicious recipe yet?

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  • Ingredients

    Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative

    370g

    Vegan milk alternative

    120ml

    Demerara sugar

    350g

    Vegan spread or butter alternative

    115g

    Vanilla bean extract or vanilla extract

    2tsp

    You will also need:

    20cm square cake tin, lined with baking parchment

  • Method

    Step 1 of 5

    https://youtu.be/3KRchqtdUXo

    Watch our video on how to make our vegan fudge.

    Step 2 of 5

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    Place the ingredients into a large non-stick, heavy based saucepan and melt over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    We like to add a little pinch of salt to the caramel which you can do at the beginning of this step.

    Step 3 of 5

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    Bring to the boil, then continue to boil rapidly for 5-8 minutes, stirring continuously and scraping the base of the pan. Take care while the mixture boils and during stirring as the fudge will be VERY hot! To see if it’s ready, drop a little of the mixture into a jug of ice-cold water. A soft ball of fudge should form.

    Alternatively, check with a sugar thermometer if you have one (the fudge should be approximately 112-115°C).

    Step 4 of 5

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    Remove the fudge from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Beat the mixture until it looses it's shine and becomes very thick (this should take about 10 minutes). You'll have a dead arm but its worth it for the best ever vegan fudge!

    You can add chopped chocolate, nuts, stem ginger, cookie pieces, alcohol, flavouring extracts whatever you like to the fudge after its cooled and then beat as usual.

    Step 5 of 5

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    Press into the prepared tin with the back of a spoon and leave to set before cutting into squares.

    The fudge will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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How do you know when fudge is beaten enough? ›

After letting the fudge cool, it's time to beat it. It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould.

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Why is fudge not vegan? ›

What makes chocolate fudge unsuitable for vegans? Chocolate fudge is typically suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians. However, it usually includes several prominent dairy ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, butter, and, in most cases, milk chocolate.

Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge? ›

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added. The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What happens if you over stir fudge? ›

Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has come to a boil, do not stir it. If you do, the sugar can crystallize, giving your fudge a gritty texture. As you beat the fudge, pay attention to color and texture. Once the fudge loses its sheen and thickens, put down your spoon.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

Can you over mix fudge? ›

Beating the cooled batter is one of the crucial steps of fudge-making, but overbeating can turn fudge hard as a rock. Pay close attention to the change in appearance and only beat the fudge until it loses its glossy sheen.

What causes fudge not to get hard? ›

If your fudge fails to harden in the fridge, it means that you probably didn't cook it to the right temperature. Fudge is a candy, and that means it is extremely picky about temperature - fudge must be cooked to precisely 237–239 degrees Fahrenheit so that sugar forms the desired consistency when cooled.

What gives fudge its firm texture? ›

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

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