Freezing Fudge: A Guide to Perfect Preservation | Arndt's Fudgery (2024)

FAQs

How to properly freeze fudge? ›

Freezing your fudge is the key to a hardened result.

A: Thawing your fudge out will take a full day. Just unwrap your fudge completely and place on your counter to thaw out. Once it is thawed out completely make sure you wrap it back up in either wax paper, saran wrap or place in a zip lock bag.

Yes! For best results, allow your fudge to completely cool and set after cooking it. Then, cut it into pieces and wrap each piece individually in cling wrap (make sure to wrap well) before placing in a sealed bag or container to freeze for several months.

If you're hoping to keep your fudge tucked away for quite some time, storing it in the freezer is a great option. Fudge properly stored in the freezer will last for 2 to 3 months. Some fudge can last up to a year in the freezer.

To properly freeze fresh fudge, cut the candy into whatever size pieces you prefer. Smaller pieces will allow you to just pick two or three pieces from the freezer at a time, while keeping the fudge in larger blocks creates less surface area to dry out.

It keeps fairly well and if you keep it in the fridge it will last up to 3 weeks. It will also freeze for up to 3 months, though there is always a small risk with fudge that the texture changes slightly on defrosting. Fudge can dry out and becomes crumbly so you need to package it carefully for freezing.

Wrap the fudge (whole block or cut into individual pieces) in plastic wrap. If you are wrapping multiple individual pieces of cut fudge in a stack, place wax or parchment paper between each layer. Storing individual portions is great if you want to thaw a few pieces at a time.

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

So to recap, it's best to store proper fudge at room temperature. Keeping it in the fridge takes out all its moisture, drying it out. Homemade fudge is best in the fridge. No matter where you store it, the goal is to protect the fudge from exposure to the elements so airtight containers are best!

Why won t my fudge go hard? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft.

Too cooked

This fudge was cooked to a temperature of 118 °C (244 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is too concentrated and there is not enough water left to form syrup around sugar crystals. The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.)

Since these add-ins come with their own shelf life, they increase the risk of mold developing if the fudge isn't stored properly. They can also give off an unpleasant smell once they turn bad so make sure to check your leftover fudge for any change in odor, too, before eating it.

Freeze to set: Move the pan to the freezer to speed up the set time. Cut and enjoy: After 30 minutes in the freezer cut the fudge into squares. Enjoy!

Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft.

The ratio of chocolate to condensed milk needs to be just right, otherwise you might end up with fudge that is too soft or too hard. Do not freeze the fudge to set it. Best way is to just be patient for a couple hours and set it in the fridge. If your fudge hasn't set, then you've gone wrong somewhere else.

Wrap each slice (or the whole box) in foil or plastic wrap to seal it. You don't even have to defrost it – your fudge tastes just as scrumptious frozen and cuts easily with a knife, or better still, grate directly onto ice-cream. To defrost, unwrap for at least two hours in a cool, dark place.