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Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

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Quite Easy

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Serves: 36

We recommend using a sugar thermometer for this recipe so that you can be sure it reaches the right temperature before you start beating…

We love this vegan version of our ultimate fudge recipe, smooth, creamy and sublimely sweet. Great to make for presents at Christmas or to serve after pudding with a coffee…

Nutrition and allergy information

Each serving typically contains:

of an adult's Reference Intake (RI)*

Energy per 100g: 1490kJ/354kcal

Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal). Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

For allergens, always check the ingredients list of each product used. Recipe contains:

  • Milk *

* Milk traces.This is because our Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternativeis produced in a factory which handles milk and whilst every effort is made to ensure no milk is in the finished result, we can’t guarantee this is the case.

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The fudge is delicious with a perfect consistency. Wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and non-vegan fudge

LynneMC

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Ingredients

Method

Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative

370g

Vegan milk alternative

120ml

Demerara sugar

350g

Vegan spread or butter alternative

115g

Vanilla bean extract or vanilla extract

2tsp

You will also need:

20cm square cake tin, lined with baking parchment

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Step 1 of 5

Watch our video on how to make our vegan fudge.

Step 2 of 5

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Place the ingredients into a large non-stick, heavy based saucepan and melt over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

We like to add a little pinch of salt to the caramel which you can do at the beginning of this step.

Step 3 of 5

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Bring to the boil, then continue to boil rapidly for 5-8 minutes, stirring continuously and scraping the base of the pan. Take care while the mixture boils and during stirring as the fudge will be VERY hot! To see if it’s ready, drop a little of the mixture into a jug of ice-cold water. A soft ball of fudge should form.

Alternatively, check with a sugar thermometer if you have one (the fudge should be approximately 112-115°C).

Step 4 of 5

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Remove the fudge from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Beat the mixture until it looses it's shine and becomes very thick (this should take about 10 minutes). You'll have a dead arm but its worth it for the best ever vegan fudge!

You can add chopped chocolate, nuts, stem ginger, cookie pieces, alcohol, flavouring extracts whatever you like to the fudge after its cooled and then beat as usual.

Step 5 of 5

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Press into the prepared tin with the back of a spoon and leave to set before cutting into squares.

The fudge will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

Have you tried making this delicious recipe yet?

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  • Ingredients

    Carnation Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative

    370g

    Vegan milk alternative

    120ml

    Demerara sugar

    350g

    Vegan spread or butter alternative

    115g

    Vanilla bean extract or vanilla extract

    2tsp

    You will also need:

    20cm square cake tin, lined with baking parchment

  • Method

    Step 1 of 5

    https://youtu.be/3KRchqtdUXo

    Watch our video on how to make our vegan fudge.

    Step 2 of 5

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    Place the ingredients into a large non-stick, heavy based saucepan and melt over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    We like to add a little pinch of salt to the caramel which you can do at the beginning of this step.

    Step 3 of 5

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    Bring to the boil, then continue to boil rapidly for 5-8 minutes, stirring continuously and scraping the base of the pan. Take care while the mixture boils and during stirring as the fudge will be VERY hot! To see if it’s ready, drop a little of the mixture into a jug of ice-cold water. A soft ball of fudge should form.

    Alternatively, check with a sugar thermometer if you have one (the fudge should be approximately 112-115°C).

    Step 4 of 5

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    Remove the fudge from the heat and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Beat the mixture until it looses it's shine and becomes very thick (this should take about 10 minutes). You'll have a dead arm but its worth it for the best ever vegan fudge!

    You can add chopped chocolate, nuts, stem ginger, cookie pieces, alcohol, flavouring extracts whatever you like to the fudge after its cooled and then beat as usual.

    Step 5 of 5

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    Press into the prepared tin with the back of a spoon and leave to set before cutting into squares.

    The fudge will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature.

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FAQs

What is vegan fudge made of? ›

Easy vegan fudge made healthy with a base of coconut, nut butter, and cacao powder. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and dates, and intensely chocolaty thanks to melted cocoa butter and cacao powder. The ultimate rich, vegan-friendly fudge.

Why is fudge not vegan? ›

Traditionally no, fudge isn't suitable for vegans as two of its three staple ingredients are dairy-based – butter and milk. However, it's more than possible to make plant-based versions and these are widely available to buy and simple to make.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The most common culprit behind unset fudge is inaccurate temperature control. If the sugar mixture hasn't reached the correct temperature, your fudge won't set. Ensure you use a reliable candy thermometer and follow temperature guidelines meticulously to achieve the desired consistency.

What can I substitute for evaporated milk in fudge? ›

For 1 cup of evaporated milk substitute:
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk.
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream.
  • 1 cup homemade evaporated milk. To make your own evaporated milk, heat 2¼ cups of whatever milk is in your fridge (2% is commonly used) over medium-high heat until just boiling and reduce heat to medium or medium-low.
Oct 14, 2022

What is dairy Queen hot fudge made of? ›

Artificially Flavored Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream: Milkfat And Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Whey, Mono And Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Guar Gum, Polysorbate 80, Carrageenan, Vitamin A Palmitate, Chocolate Flavored Hot Fudge Topping: Corn Syrup, Skim Milk, Sugar, Hydrogenated (Palm Kernel or Coconut Oil), ...

Is Betty Crocker chocolate fudge vegan? ›

Betty Crocker frostings are made with dairy-free ingredients, such as vegetable oil and natural sweeteners. Their vegan options include: Classic Coffee. Indulgent Chocolate Fudge.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why didn't my peanut butter fudge set? ›

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

What keeps fudge from getting hard? ›

If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard. Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft.

Is it better to use condensed milk or evaporated milk for fudge? ›

Sweetened Condensed Milk Uses and Recipes

The product is particularly useful for rich, dense treats that require a near-solid consistency, such as key lime pie or fudge, says Canonne.

What is dairy free equivalent to evaporated milk? ›

Dairy alternatives to evaporated milk include whole milk, cream, and half-and-half, while nondairy options include soy milk, nut milk, and quinoa milk. When choosing an alternative to evaporated milk, a person may wish to consider the taste and consistency of the product.

What happens if you use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk? ›

Sweetened condensed milk is thicker and more concentrated than evaporated milk, so you may need to add a little extra liquid to your recipe to compensate.

Can you buy dairy free fudge? ›

Roly's Fudge – now with a lactose-free vegan range

Roly's Fudge have introduced an award winning lactose-free vegan fudge, adapted from our traditional crumbly fudge recipe.

What is fudge made of? ›

Fudge is a dense, rich confection typically made with sugar, milk or cream, butter and chocolate or other flavorings. The base for fudge is boiled until it reaches the soft-ball stage (135 to 140 degrees F), then stirred or beaten as it cools to minimize the formation of sugar crystals.

Is Jello chocolate fudge vegan? ›

This product has 8 ingredients that may not be vegan.

Is Smuckers hot fudge vegan? ›

Contains Milk and Soybean Ingredients.

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