Whitefudgeoperafudge Recipes

WHITE FUDGE (OPERA FUDGE)

Steps:

• Oil a jelly roll pan OR an 8 x 8 pan.
• Combine the sugar, cream and salt in a 3 quart heavy pot, stirring to blend well
• Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil.
• Cover and let boil for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Uncover and wash down the sides of the pot with a pastry brush dipped in cold water
• Continue to boil over medium heat, WITHOUT STIRRING, until the syrup reaches the soft ball stage (234F)
• Remove the pot to a cooling rack and let cool to lukewarm (110F) WITHOUT STIRRING.
• Add the vanilla, whip until creamy, then spread in the oiled pan.
• To keep it creamy, cover the top of the candy with a damp cloth or paper towel for at least 30 minutes.
• Uncover, let set until firm and cut into squares.
• Store in airtight container.

WHITE FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine sugar sour cream milk butter corn syrup and salt in heavy 2 quart sauce pan
• Stir over moderate heat until mixture comes to a boil, 236°F
• Boil over moderate heat for 9 minutes to soft ball stage 237°F.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm 110°F about 1 hour
• aAdd vanilla beat until mixture loses its gloss and hold its shapes
• Requires very little beating
• Quickly stir in walnuts and cherries
• Turn into buttered pan let stand until firm before cutting
• Cook to 240°F if weather is damp.
• If fudge doesn't set, it was poured to soon or not cooked enough
• Add 1/4 cup milk
• Stir
• Recook to softball stage.
• Cool to lukewarm
• Beat.

WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside. Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add almonds, cranberries and orange peel; stir until well blended.
• Spread chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
• Lift fudge from pan, using foil handles. Cut into 48 pieces. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 3 weeks. (Do not freeze.)