Description
Creamy, smooth, and rich, this classic vanilla fudge recipe is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, it’s a timeless treat that melts in your mouth and tastes just like it came from a candy shop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, salt, half-and-half, and corn syrup. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Place over medium-low heat and bring to a gentle boil.
- Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan. Cook the mixture without stirring until it reaches 240°F. Remove from heat immediately.
- Let the mixture cool until bubbling stops, then add butter and vanilla on top without stirring. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes until warm but not hot.
- Using a hand mixer on medium to low speed, beat the mixture for 1–3 minutes until it thickens and loses its shine.
- Quickly pour the fudge into a buttered or parchment-lined dish, smoothing it if necessary. Let it set for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality butter and half-and-half for the smoothest texture.
- Brush sugar crystals off the pan’s sides with a damp pastry brush to prevent grainy fudge.
- Cool the fudge on a countertop instead of a warm stove for even setting.
- Customize by adding nuts, caramel swirls, or a pinch of sea salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 81mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 4mg