Creamy Quick Fudge

What is the key to making a good fudge? Is it decadent ingredients and a tedious process? Doesn't have to be. Is it some top-secret family recipe passed down from generation to generation? Not quite. Come close and I'll tell you. The real key to a good fudge is knowing when to... BEAT IT! That's right, fudge is a naughty little treat that will only submit properly once it has been whipped around a bit. So, make sure you give it a stern stir, lest you fudge it up! 

                                                                                    - Saucier Willy

Yield: 48 cubed pieces of fudge

Ingredients

18 ounces compound dark, milk, or white chocolate

2 ounces coconut oil or clarified butter

1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Equipment

Double boiler

Glass dish

Silicone spatula or wooden spoon

Candy thermometer

Optional

Use a flavored compound chocolate. 

Add other ingredients like peanut butter, crushed Oreos, chocolate chips, and more!

Try using bakers chocolate or chocolate chips instead of compound chocolate for slightly different textures. You can also use a combo of 2 or more different chocolates in the recipe.

Medicate It

Mix 1 gram of decarbed concentrate with 3 ml of MCT Oil and proceed with the recipe.

Sub the coconut oil/clarified butter for a high potency canna coconut oil or butter. A prepared cannabis/hemp concentrate, i.e., distillate, can be used to medicate this recipe instead of using canna coconut oil or butter.

Scale this recipe up or down, use various sized dishes, or cut your fudge into your preferred size to reach the desired potency and amount of fudge. 

How To (Make sure all equipment is completely dry before using!)

Stove Top (NO water vapor or steam should be able to get into the double boiler!)

  • Pan spray your desired dish for storing fudge. Place parchment paper into the dish for easy removal. 
  • Heat the water in the pan 150-175°F. Turn off the heat.
  • Add clarified butter or coconut oil into your double boiler insert and stir with spatula frequently to assist in melting and mixing. (The water should not touch the bottom of the double boiler!)
  • Once the mixture has fully melted, add the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add the chocolate (and prepared cannabis concentrate if using) and allow ingredients to sit in the double boiler for 3-5 minutes.
  • Begin to lightly mix the ingredients together by dragging your spatula down the side of your double boiler and under the ingredients until you reach the bottom, and fold over.
  • Do this drag and fold motion 3-5 times and allow ingredients to sit again for another 3-5 minutes. This will allow the chocolate to melt without too much agitation. 
  • Using a candy thermometer, check to make sure your fudge reaches and stays between 100-110°F.
  • Begin to use the same drag and fold motion as before to mix the ingredients together and melt the chocolate.
  • Once the chocolate is just about completely melted, remove your double boiler insert and wipe the bottom with a towel to remove moisture.
  • Place your insert on a table or counter and begin to whip and stir the chocolate mixture.
  • You will notice the mixture has a glossy/sheen look to it and that the oil or butter has seemed to separate from the chocolate. This is normal. Continue to vigorously whip, beat, and stir your mixture until the glossy look gives way to a more incorporated, pourable mixture. 
  • Once that is complete, begin to pour your liquid fudge into your dish. It should pour nicely out of your bowl with the consistency of chocolate ribbons. Scrape what remains into the dish.
  • Smooth out the top of your fudge with your spatula. 
  • Refrigerate your fudge for up to 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set. You may also place it in the freezer for a quicker process.
  • Remove your fudge and cut into desired amount. 

Microwave

  • Pan spray your desired dish for storing fudge. Place parchment paper into the dish for easy removal.
  • Melt butter or oil in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate.
  • Microwave at 50% power for 60 seconds. Mix with the spatula using the drag and fold motion.
  • Using a candy thermometer, check to make sure your fudge reaches and stays between 100-110°F.
  • Heat for 15-30 seconds, using the drag and fold motion after each heating until the chocolate is ¾ melted. 
  • Once the mixture has fully melted, add prepared cannabis concentrate (if using) and mix thoroughly with the spatula.
  • Begin to whip and stir the chocolate mixture.
  • You will notice the mixture has a glossy/sheen look to it and that the oil or butter has seemed to separate from the chocolate. This is normal. Continue to vigorously whip, beat, and stir your mixture until the glossy look gives way to a more incorporated, pourable mixture. 
  • Once that is complete, begin to pour your liquid fudge into your dish. It should pour nicely out of your bowl with the consistency of chocolate ribbons. Scrape what remains into the dish.
  • Smooth out the top of your fudge with your spatula. 
  • Refrigerate your fudge for up to 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set. You may also place it in the freezer for a quicker process.
  • Remove your fudge and cut into desired amount. 

Storage

Store in a sealed, airtight container at room temperature, between 55-70°F, for up to 3 weeks. You may also store in the fridge or freezer if desired, however the texture will be slightly different. Let stand at room temperature before eating or eat cold if you like a chilly treat!