Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set (2024)

November 24, 2015

I made fudge, but it will not set. What can I do to save it?

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Having read all the posts answering this question, I decided to just put my unset mixture back in the pan and heat to 237 degrees. I was sure my mistake had been to remove it from the heat too early first time round. Anyway, after reaching that temperature and then beating it to a thick consistancy, back it went into the tin and after another 30 mins it set and was fantastic. This recipe was basically sugar, evaporated milk, water and butter and a bit of vanilla extract.

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Hi I made some fudge which didn't set. So I Googled for help. I ended up scrapping the fudge back into the pot with a cup of water. Heated it back up again. Done the drop of fudge into ice water then I poured fudge into the dish again to set.this time I stirred it until the shine on the fudge dulled which I didn't do the 1st time around as recipe didn't say to.

The fudge set almost instantly as I stirred it. Hope this helps some of you. It tasted lovely

December 16, 2010

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If your fudge didn't set, it probably wasn't heated hot enough. You can put the fudge back on the stove with 1 cup of water and heat until the candy thermometer reads 235 - 245 degrees F.

January 15, 2015

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At Christmas I make Bourbon Balls and I'll tell you,the alcohol in it is the problem. It will practically melt the Chocolate when you're dipping them.

I'm sure the problem has been solved by now but next time, whip up a dark chocolate cake mix and frost it with the fudge - similar to a Milky Way Cake.

December 15, 2019

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Every receipe is different. Most call for sweetened condensed milk, but there are others that call for heavy cream. The key, I have found is to follow the instructions to the letter.

Watch it carefully, and enjoy! When it doesn't set, it makes great spread or apple dip!

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The recipe that I use is the one my grandmother used all her life. I have never had an issue unless I do not follow the recipe. If I do not cook it long enough or change an ingredient then I have an issue. If youre recipe calls for condensed or evaporated milk then you should use this and not whole milk.

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Sizes of bags of chocolate chips have decreased. Make sure you are following the recipe using the correct ounces. Use this fudge as an ice cream topping or make truffles.

December 23, 2014

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My fudge didn't set either I figured because I used chocolate/ peanut butter chips. & marshmallow cream. Something I have never used before.

I wasn't about to give up. I went and bought chocolate bark for use of candy. Put 4 chip of them in a bowl and re-heated and put in icebox.

March 30, 2020

I tried the Marie biscuit fudge. The recipe called for 3 eggs. I think it was too much. It won't set! What can I do to fix same? Will adding condensed milk and microwaving it work?

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I have never been able to do anything that works to get runny fudge to set. It either gets too grainy or it burns or it is otherwise ruined. I personally would not waste time or money trying to fix it.

I learned long ago to go with it and turn the runny into a dipping sauce or spread. That way I get to enjoy the treat and not waste the ingredients. There is one recipe I have that I now intentionally make as a dip that is supposed to be a fudge recipe. Go figure!

Best to find a better (tried and true) fudge recipe and use it going forward. If I can find my grandma's recipe I will share it. It always set up great! I will look.

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I agree with Pghgirl as I have never been able to 'repair' runny fudge.
Make a dip with this and try again.
All recipes that I have ever seen for Marie biscuit fudge only calls for one egg per package so please recheck your recipe (unless you were making 3 packages?).

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December 24, 2011

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You can also add powdered sugar. Heat the fudge until it is very soft and almost liquid and add enough powdered sugar to stiffen it up.

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You need to cook your fudge longer so the sugar will 'set.'

December 19, 2013

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I am assuming that the milk substitution was not part of the recipe you followed. It sounds like you substituted evaporated milk for the condensed milk. If that is correct, you won't be able to get the fudge to set up no matter what you do. Evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk are in no way the same product.

February 5, 2017

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One easy thing to do seems to be, to harden too-soft fudge, you need to reheat and re-beat the fudge to get it to the right consistency.

December 3, 2014

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I would think that storing it in the refrigerator in a covered vessel would work better at getting it to set up.

December 29, 2015

A recipe is a chemistry formula; changing the formula in any way will produce a different result. Some recipe errors can be corrected to produce a similar result to the original; most cannot. Try your runny fudge over ice cream?

December 6, 2019

December 9, 2018

I made white chocolate fudge and now it is gooey. What can I use to harden it up?

You may have to heat it longer. Be careful that the sugar doesnt burn.

Adding powdered sugar is one way to get fudge, cookies and other items to harden.

I am of the mind to start over and use what you made as a topping for ice cream or cake or cookies. I bet that white chocolate would be delish on top of a chocolate brownie...add a few crushed peppermint sticks and I am coming over for dessert! Or you could use it for dipping/spreading on fruit or pretzels.

My reason is that I have ruined too many pots of fudge trying to fix them and the ingredients are too expensive to risk it. Once I learned that it makes amazing toppings, I was hooked!!

Seasons greetings and have a blessed Christmas and New Year season!

I agree with Pghgirl about starting over and her suggestions on how to use what you have may make me "ruin" some white chocolate fudge of my own.

It is very difficult to repair damaged goods of this type and they very rarely turn out the way we wanted.

Just be sure you are following the recipe exactly when you start over or look for another recipe as everything has to be just like it says in the recipe or you will have problems again.

Happy Holidays....

December 18, 2018

I make Creamsicle fudge every year. This year it didn't set up. Can I fix this? It has marshmallow cream and whipping cream in it.

Try reheating it to evaporate the moisture that is causing it to be mushy.

I am of the mind to start over and use what you made as a topping for ice cream or pound cake or cookies. It also sounds like it would be yummy as a pretzel dip too.

I have never had luck trying to fix fudge and when I used to try, I ruined it and had to throw it away which made me sad.

Blessings for a lovely season!!

December 16, 2018

You could add to plain milk for a delicious beverage. You could also top ice cream with it.

If it is taffy like, can you cut it into little chips and use it as a topping for ice cream or use the chips to decorate cupcake icing?

It sounds yummy! I am amazed how many fudge fails turn into even better dessert items.

Post back what you decide.

July 22, 2019

I recooked my fudge and it still won't set. Would more marshmallow help? What do I do next?

Add 1 1/2 cups of water and cook it again.

December 17, 2014

Warm your frosting in the microwave, then stir in powdered sugar and a little melted butter. When cool, this should be thicker.

November 24, 2012

Try warming it up a little, then stir in powdered sugar to thicken it up.

February 12, 2018

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