Bailey's Chocolate Fudge

[RubyRose]

Well I attempted to make some Bailey's Chocolate Fudge this afternoon, only it doesn't seem to have set quite right. It still seems quite soft. So I was wondering what could have gone wrong? Would not dissolving the sugar thoroughly enough make any difference to the way the fudge sets?

Bendithion,
RubyRose

[blueangel]

I'm afraid i can't help you but it sounds delicious even if it is soft!

[*Rain*]

It may be the alcohol in it that is causing the problem. Would a short spell in the freezer help? It still sounds great though so pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaase post the recipe. I'm drooling already.

[LadyTrinity]

Your fudge might be too soft, but generally fudge is a soft product.
i can't say what might have happened but I'd eat it anyways hehehe :lol: Pass it here!!!! :heybaby:

[Ceres]

not dissolving the sugar enough meakes the end product grainy, but of course completely edible. the too soft part comes from not boiling it long enough. to make fudge u want soft ball stage, which means while u are boiling it, u take a bit on a spoon and drop it into a glass of cold water. when u fish it out, it should be easily rolled into a ball that isnt goopy but slightly firm. candy making is one of those things u just have to keep trying to get right.
please post this recipe...not that i need more junk food in the house ;)

[RubyRose]

Ah, so maybe the mix wasn't thick enough before I added in the chocolate and Bailey's. Oh well. It's hardened a little bit more overnight in the fridge, and is still edible.

Okay, the recipe for those who have asked.

Ingredients:

1 x 395g can of sweetened condenced milk
100g cubed butter
255g (1 1/4 cups, firmly packed) brown sugar
2 tbs of glucouse syrup (or mix up sugar and hot water, it does the same job)
150g good quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
60ml (1/4 cup) Bailey's Irish Creame Liqueur

Method:

1. Brush a 20cm (base measurement) square can tin with melted butter to lightly grease. Line base and 2 opposite sides with non-stick baking paper allowing it to overhang.

2. Combine the condensed milk, sugar, butter and glucouse syrup in a medium heavy-based saucepan. Stir over a medium-low heat for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and cook stirring constantly, for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens, turns a caramel colour and leaves the side of the pan. Remove from heat.

3. Add the chocolate and liqueur, and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared cake tin and smooth surface. Set aside for an hour to cool. Cover in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for an hour or until firm.

4. Remove fudge from pan, using the paper to help lift the fudge. Use a sharp knife to cut fudge into 16 equal portions.

[*Rain*]

Thanks for the recipe I shall have fun making it.

[RubyRose]

Thanks for the recipe I shall have fun making it.

You're welcome!

[Zoritsa_Nepenthe]

I tried a variation of the Bailey's fudge and it worked quite well.Your recipe looks good,so the only thing I can think of is perhaps it wasn't cooked long enough.



INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
1 Tablespoon Butter
12 oz semisweet chocolate pieces
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup Heavy Cream

Melt chocolate pieces, Bailey's and heavy cream together over very low heat. Whisk in yolks, one at a time, mixture will thicken. Whisk in butter. Refrigerate several hours, or overnight until firm.

[Gwenhwyfar]

mmmmmm, just eat it with spoon!

I bet your next batch will be perfect!

[*Rain*]

I tried a variation of the Bailey's fudge and it worked quite well.
Thank you too. Now I shall have to make both recipes :toofless:

[Iseult]

Oh, fantastic. I'm going to have to make some!

I like to make a variation on butter cream icing with Baileys. You just substitute a little butter for about a measure of Baileys and make sure you add enough icing sugar to make it nice and thick.

Sometimes it doesn't even make it onto the cake. :)

[RubyRose]

Well I could be wrong, having never made fudge before ... it may well be the right consistancy. All the same though, its yummy. I shall have to make some more.

[soilsigh aingeal]

mmm I'm going to try this!

[RubyRose]

Cool.

[Ceres]

BUMP :D This looks like a good holiday recipe.