How to Make Fudge Using Instant Hot Chocolate Mix

Fudge comes in many flavors.

Fudge has a long history in North America, with roots back in the nineteenth century. In the 1880s, chocolate fudge became a popular desert on campuses in the northeastern United States, in places like New York and New England. The recipes required precise temperatures and mixtures to achieve the desired creamy result. Since the early days, fudge has been adapted to different flavors and ingredients. If you would like to make fudge using hot chocolate mix, you can do so easily at home.

Things You'll Need

• 8-by-8-inch pan
• 3 tbsp. butter
• Measuring spoons
• 3-qt. saucepan
• 2 cups sugar
• 2.12 oz. hot chocolate mix
• 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup light cream
• Wooden mixing spoon
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Spread 1 tbsp. butter in a 8-by-8-inch pan.

2. Place sugar, hot chocolate mix, light corn syrup and light cream in a 3-qt. saucepan. Place the saucepan on a burner on medium heat and stir.

3. Cover the saucepan with a lid once the mixture reaches a boil. Let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lid and place a candy thermometer onto the side of the saucepan to measure the temperature of the liquid. Lower or raise heat on the burner until the liquid settles on a gentle boil. Once the liquid reaches 236 degrees F, remove the saucepan from the burner.

4. Add 2 tbsp. butter to the top of the mixture. Do not stir. Let the mixture cool to 110 degrees F. Take out the thermometer and add pure vanilla extract and salt. Mix the fudge and other ingredients with the wooden spoon until the fudge loses its shine and develops a creamy appearance.

5. Pour the fudge into the pan and let it cool for 2 to 3 hours. Cut into squares and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe works with any standard hot chocolate mix.

References

• Joy of Baking: Chocolate Fudge
• The Nibble: History of Fudge