Chocolate Fudge

Gluten Free
Chocolate Fudge
85 min.
64
84kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Chocolate Fudge recipe, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! This gluten-free confection is not only rich and creamy but also incredibly easy to make, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers alike. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of melting chocolate wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this luscious fudge. The combination of butter, corn syrup, and unsweetened chocolate creates a smooth and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. And for those who enjoy a little crunch, feel free to add coarsely chopped nuts for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

This recipe yields 64 delightful servings, making it perfect for parties, gatherings, or simply to satisfy your chocolate cravings throughout the week. With only 84 calories per piece, you can enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. Plus, the process of making fudge is a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you see the transformation from a bubbling mixture to beautifully cut squares of fudge.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a delicious journey of chocolatey goodness. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup plus 
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • cup nuts coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • oz baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with butter.
  2. In 3-quart saucepan, cook sugar, milk, corn syrup, salt and chocolate over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Cook, stirring occasionally, to 234F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water; remove from heat. Stir in butter.
  3. Cool mixture without stirring to 120F, about 1 hour. (Bottom of saucepan will be lukewarm.)
  4. Add vanilla. Beat vigorously and continuously 5 to 10 minutes, using wooden spoon, until mixture is thick and no longer glossy. (
  5. Mixture will hold its shape when dropped from a spoon.)
  6. Quickly stir in nuts.
  7. Spread in pan.
  8. Let stand about 1 hour or until firm.
  9. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories84kcal
Protein3.54%
Fat30.19%
Carbs66.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.45
Glycemic Load
9.12
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2982608744794%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.14mg
Epicatechin
2.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:83.92kcal
4.2%
Fat:3g
4.62%
Saturated Fat:0.97g
6.07%
Carbohydrates:14.83g
4.94%
Net Carbohydrates:14.34g
5.21%
Sugar:13.77g
15.3%
Cholesterol:0.61mg
0.2%
Sodium:21.03mg
0.91%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.59%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.92%
Copper:0.09mg
4.35%
Magnesium:11.52mg
2.88%
Phosphorus:22.22mg
2.22%
Iron:0.4mg
2.21%
Fiber:0.5g
1.99%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Potassium:36.59mg
1.05%
Calcium:10.2mg
1.02%