![]() ![]() Use a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the fudge out. Here I am using a 3 quart pyrex baking dish. Once you’ve achieved the desired texture while beating the fudge, pour it into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Just look at that gorgeous texture! Setting the Vanilla Fudge Stopping halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Simply pour all the hot fudge into the bowl of your stand mixer and beat for 5 minutes on Speed 2. If you’ve ever beaten fudge with a wooden spoon then you know the task can be quite daunting and tiresome. This will take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, of constant stirring to crystalize the sugar and get that fudge consistency. Then I allow the fudge to cool for about 5 minutes, then start to beat (constantly mix) the fudge with a wooden spoon. If you taste the fudge at this stage it will taste a lot like toffee, but have no fear it is the beating that crystalizes the sugar and brings the fudge to that creamy texture that is synonymous with fudge.Īt this stage I typically add two tablespoons of butter and mix it into the fudge until it completely melts. The fudge is ready when it reduces down to a thick caramel looking mixture and is at the soft ball stage. If you have a really deep pot, you can keep it on medium heat, but if using a shallow pot if the temperature is too high it will boil over. When I first started making this vanilla fudge recipe, I would stir it constantly but over time I learned that at the right temperature I only needed to stir it occasionally. Once it starts to boil reduce the heat to medium-low and stir it occasionally to prevent the mixture from burning. Let the mixture come up to a slow boil on medium heat without stirring it, this should take from 10 to 15 minutes. Boil the mixture until it forms a soft ball or comes to 235 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir continuously in a figure 8 motion, going around the sides and down the middle. Then place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a slow boil. How to Make Vanilla FudgeĬombine evaporated milk, condensed milk, brown sugar, and water in a large saucepan and mix together until all the sugar has melted.
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