How can I revive dried out fudge?
Someone gave me a couple pounds of fudge (chocolate and peanut butter) in approximately 1/2" slices. I let it sit in a paper bag for a couple weeks and now it's all dried out and hard. Is there a way to revive this and make it like new again without ruining it even more?
Best Answer
In order to save your fudge, you need to rehydrate it.
One way to do so is to place the fudge in an airtight container with some source of moisture and leave it to absorb overnight. This could be:
- A bowl of water
- A damp paper towel
- A slice of non-stale bread
You could also gently heat the fudge with some moisture. This could be done:
- In the microwave - microwave in short increments with a glass of (warm) water, which creates steam for the fudge to absorb, until the fudge no longer feels/looks dried out
- In the oven - wrap the fudge in foil with a tiny bit of water, perhaps 2-3 teaspoons and bake at a low temperature (120-140C or 248-284F) for 10-20 minutes, or until the fudge no longer feels/looks dried out
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In the oven - wrap the fudge in foil with a tiny bit of water, perhaps 2-3 teaspoons and bake at a low temperature (120-140C or 248-284F) for 10-20 minutes, or until the fudge no longer feels/looks dried out.Why is my fudge hard and dry?
If you find that your fudge is crumbly and or lumpy, then chances are that it's been overcooked. Overcooking your fudge can happen if you forgot to keep an eye on your oven or simply set it too high. On the contrary, fudge that hasn't been cooked long enough will become too soft.Can you remelt fudge?
Yes! Remelting fudge is another way to fix a batch of fudge that hasn't set properly or that has come out hard, brittle, or overly grainy.Can I fix my crumbly fudge?
If your fudge is hard and crumbly, add 3\u20134 US tbsp (44\u201359 ml) of whipping cream and remelt it. If your fudge is too soft, bring it back to a boil with 1\u20132 US tbsp (15\u201330 ml) of cream. You might be able to fix fudge that's too grainy by stirring in whipping cream over low heat.How to Fix Fudge
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