Why is my homemade hot fudge sauce grainy?

Why is my homemade hot fudge sauce grainy?

Hot fudge sauce can become grainy when it is overcooked and the chocolate is scorched. It can also happen if you’re using semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder in this recipe, which requires tempering before adding. Next time, try mixing in a tablespoon of butter, and cooling the fudge more slowly.

What is the difference between condensed and evaporated milk?

Evaporated milk is sweetened condensed milk without any added sugar. Both these shelf-stable products are made with milk that’s had about 60 percent of its water removed, with sweetened condensed milk being—you guessed it—sweetened.

Why does my hot fudge crystallize?

The cooking allows the sugar to bind with the other ingredients; too hot, and the sugar burns, too cool or too short, and the sugar could end up grainy or crystallized. If you just flip the heat up to high, you risk burning or otherwise ruining your sugar.

What if I don’t have evaporated milk?

What can I substitute for evaporated milk? If you don’t have any, make your own: To produce 1 cup of evaporated milk, simmer 2 1/4 cups of regular milk down until it becomes 1 cup. In many recipes, evaporated milk may also be replaced with a combination of whole milk and half-and-half.

What is a good substitute for evaporated milk?

There are a number of good dairy options for replacing evaporated milk, including regular milk, lactose-free milk, cream, half and half and powdered milk.

How many times can you heat up hot fudge?

You can reheat hot fudge sauce in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring it between microwave periods. But to avoid potential burning, I recommend using a sauce pan over medium-low heat on the stove.

Can you freeze homemade hot fudge?

SAVING & FREEZING HOT FUDGE Yes, you can absolutely freeze hot fudge sauce. Pour it into a sturdy jar and seal it tightly before freezing. Allow it to thaw completely before use.

Is there a substitute for evaporated milk?

Can you make evaporated milk into condensed?

If you have a can of evaporated milk in your pantry, you’re already half way to sweetened condensed milk. Just combine one 12-oz can of evaporated milk and 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar in a sauce pan. Continue cooking, until the sugar dissolves, and the milk thickens slightly.

Can you fix crystallized fudge?

Now that you know what causes grainy fudge, it’s important that you know how to fix it. In order to do this, take your fudge and place it back into your saucepan, along with some water and cream. Adding in a bit of cream of tartar will also help keep the sugar crystals at bay.

How do you make soft chocolate fudge?

The less chocolate, the softer it will be. A quarter of a cup of any milk of your choice (you can experiment here, using coconut milk will give your fudge a coconut taste, oat and cow’s milk is more neutral) The first step is to line your tray or tin with foil/ aluminum wrap.

How do you make a hot chocolate with evaporated milk?

Fill the lower pot of a double boiler half way and bring to a boil. Melt chocolate, butter, and salt together in upper pot. Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. Gradually add the evaporated milk, a little at a time and continue stirring until well mixed. Serve hot over ice cream.

What is so special about our Fudge?

What’s so special about our fudge is that it is made without condensed milk! We know that not everyone has condensed milk just lying around the pantry or store cupboard just waiting for you to get a fudge craving.

How do you melt chocolate milk in the microwave?

Put the chocolate and milk beverage in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir vigorously. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well in between each, until the chocolate is just melted and smooth. Do not overheat it. Stir in the vanilla and salt until well combined.