Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting?

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature . If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What is the ball method fudge?

According to most recipes, the ingredients of fudge are cooked to what is termed in kitchen parlance the soft ball stage , that point between 234 and 240 °F (112 and 115 °C) at which a small ball of the candy dropped in ice water neither disintegrates nor flattens when picked up with the fingers.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty?

Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has come to a boil, do not stir it . If you do, the sugar can crystallize, giving your fudge a gritty texture. As you beat the fudge, pay attention to color and texture. Once the fudge loses its sheen and thickens, put down your spoon.

Why do you whip fudge?

Whipping the fudge with the electric mixer eliminates the marshmallow -it is just more sugar and air! The mixer takes care of adding the air to your fudge. It's better for you as you are not adding more sugar. I also have added a large Hershey's candy bar-(broken into bits) with the chocolate chips for added richness.

Why don't you stir fudge?

Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again . The mixture may seize and become grainy. Use a candy thermometer or conduct a cold water test to check if the fudge is done.

What is the softball test when making fudge?

For example, at 235° F, the syrup is at the "soft-ball" stage. That means that when you drop a bit of it into cold water to cool it down, it will form a soft ball .

What to do with fudge that won't set?

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge: OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream . OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight.

What causes fudge not to harden?

Homemade Fudge Doesn't Always Set If your fudge doesn't firm up after a few hours, you either have too high an amount of liquid to sugar, or your mixture hasn't reached the soft-ball stage . Using a candy thermometer can help home cooks avoid this problem.

How to fix runny fudge?

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again .

How do you make homemade fudge firmer?

Harden the fudge: Place your container or tins in the fridge for 2 hours , which is the time it takes for the fudge to set. Once it's hardened, cut the fudge into 12 pieces or remove it from the muffin tins. Store in the fridge or the freezer (if you don't devour it right away).

Strawberry Pecan Fudge Recipe - Easy 3 Ingredient Fudge! (2024)

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posted by Crissy Pageon Jan 31, 2017 (updated Jan 22, 2024) 31 comments »

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A few weeks ago, I was turned on to this super easy strawberry pecan fudge recipe by a friend, and I knew that I had to try it. I usually try to whip-up a sweet treat or two for my family before Valentine’s Day, and I’m totally loving this easy 3-ingredient fudge recipe.

I’m pretty much on board with any recipes that include FROSTING (I’m kind of a frosting junkie), and this one is so easy that you can whip it up in like five minutes—seriously.

Strawberry Pecan Fudge Recipe

With Valentine’s Day coming up in just two short weeks, this strawberry pecan fudge recipe would make the perfect pink treat to give to loves in your life, particularly if any of the loves in your life happen to be serious frosting addicts. I know a few of those, me included!

RELATED: Loving this easy strawberry pecan fudge? Check out my other no-brainer 3-ingredient fudge recipe. It’s super yummy as well!

Strawberry Pecan Fudge Recipe - Easy 3 Ingredient Fudge! (2)

The addition of the pecans to this recipe really makes all the difference—it makes the fudge taste more like real fudge in my opinion. Of course, if you’re not a fan of nuts on your desserts, and I know that there are quite a few of you who fall into that category, you can certainly leave the pecans out completely.

I’m just going to warn you that this fudge is super decadent and super sweet. I love the flavor so much that I usually have a piece or two and then ask my husband to hide it from me! It’s just one of those desserts that I will go back to over and over.

This pink strawberry pecan fudge is to die for, and so easy to make. I hope you’ll make a batch to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Please let me know in the comments below if you love it as much as I do!

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Ingredients

1 16 oz can of strawberry frosting
1 12 oz bag of white chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Lightly spray an 9x9 pan with cooking spray. A 9x13 pan would be fine too, if you want to make thinner bars.
Put chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and melt them, keep an eye on them, melting times will vary and you don't want to burn them! You could also use a double boiler.
Stir in entire can of strawberry frosting.
Stir in pecans (I saved a little to sprinkle on the top).
Spread into pan and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Cut into squares and serve.

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originally published on Jan 31, 2017 (last updated Jan 22, 2024)

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31 comments on “Strawberry Pecan Fudge”

Elly Thistle — September 4, 2020 @ 1:57 pm Reply
To the person in Canada…how about the amazon pantry site for the frosting.

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Karren — May 15, 2019 @ 1:53 am Reply
been making this “recipe” for years, only way to get some extra special flavors of “fudge” like for the kids bake sales etc., Strawberry isn’t the only frosting available, use your imagination.
Rating: 4
Linda — November 24, 2017 @ 11:59 pm Reply
I don’t suppose there is a way around the can of strawberry frosting? I can’t get it where I live. Seems like we only have chocolate vanilla or cheese cake. SIGH.
- Kate — September 24, 2019 @ 3:48 am Reply
  Can you get strawberry extract or flavoring and red food coloring? You could get the vanilla frosting and add strawberry flavoring and a couple drops of red food dye.
- Josee — June 26, 2021 @ 8:44 pm Reply
  I found it on Amazon
Joyce Blume — December 19, 2016 @ 9:59 am Reply
made them without nuts and added a few drops of peppermint oil. delicious creamy mints.
Carolyn — October 13, 2016 @ 3:28 pm Reply
Thanks, I love recipes, but I am 71 ears old and in poor health so I have to leave it up to the grown-up children to make and enjoy but leave me a piece. Carolyn
Rita — October 12, 2016 @ 5:38 pm Reply
Chopped Cherries would be good too.
Lacey — February 23, 2016 @ 9:08 pm Reply
Oh my goodness! Looks so so wonderful and yummy, and it’s so easy! I wonder if I could dip the bottom of them in dark chocolate to make them look (and taste) good, Kinda like a strawberry sundae! Or maybe just drizzle some melted chocolate over them. Oh so many ways to enjoy these…as is or use your imagination! Thank you so much for sharing this!
P.D. — December 21, 2013 @ 6:08 pm Reply
I just made this..in the fridge chilling as we speak. I licked the left over on spoon and it is soooooo tasty!!!
Easy and quick to make.
Jillian — February 6, 2013 @ 5:55 pm Reply
Crissy, did you use the Betty Crocker “Whipped” frosting? I’m not sure what other brands come in strawberry? Please let me know. Thanks!

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- Crissy Page — February 7, 2013 @ 3:53 pm Reply
  No it wasn’t a whipped frosting, it was just a Pilsbury strawberry frosting in a can! :)
  - Jillian — February 11, 2013 @ 7:11 pm
    Where can I find the Pillsbury frosting in Toronto? I can’t find it anywhere!
Emily — February 6, 2013 @ 5:28 pm Reply
Oh my! This looks like the most amazing thing ever! I can’t wait for a great excuse to make this :) I’m just discovering your blog and I can’t wait to read on…..
Hanan — February 6, 2013 @ 2:35 pm Reply
That looks way too delicious!
Rachel @ Bakerita — February 6, 2013 @ 2:29 am Reply
I’ve wanted to try this for a while now, and I totally forgot about the idea until I saw this. Sounds so good, definitely trying it soon.
Yogesh — February 5, 2013 @ 9:40 am Reply
Oh Gosh…!!! Its looking so yummy…!!!!
Karen — February 4, 2013 @ 10:03 pm Reply
I’m not sure how you can call something made with a can of frosting…”Fudge”!
- Crissy Page — February 4, 2013 @ 10:26 pm Reply
  It’s easy… try it, it just rolls off the tongue. F U D G E.
  lol, geez.
  - Tiffany Cruz — March 15, 2013 @ 9:44 am
    I’m laughing so hard right now.
  - SHARON — December 29, 2013 @ 4:31 pm
    I was wondering since Pillsbury has sugar free frosting and I believe its Hersheys that also now have sugar free chocolate chips if they could be used to make this so there would be a sugar free version for diabetics.
    What do you think.
    Also you could use any flavor frosting an chips to make any flavor fudge you would like.
Crystal — February 4, 2013 @ 6:01 pm Reply
Delicious!! I saw the same recipe and pinned it so I can make it for Valentine’s Day.
Kristin (Born 2 Be Mom) — February 4, 2013 @ 4:16 pm Reply
Looks amazing!! I looooove frosting. :)
Amy — February 4, 2013 @ 2:42 pm Reply
Dear God. Want.
Nichol — February 4, 2013 @ 2:06 pm Reply
This fudge looks delicious and so simple! YUM!
Ellen Christian — February 4, 2013 @ 1:27 pm Reply
Oh my goodness! Where is mine? I’d like a BIG box please!
Judy Thompson — February 4, 2013 @ 12:36 pm Reply
have to trry t his but I’ll have to leave thePecans out hubby can’t eat nuts
Dusty B — February 4, 2013 @ 12:16 pm Reply
I’m not a fan of strawberry, but they’re just so pretty!
Adelina Priddis — February 4, 2013 @ 12:13 pm Reply
Oh that does look yummy
Stacie — February 4, 2013 @ 11:07 am Reply
YUM!!! Looks absolutely heavenly.
Tiffany Cruz — February 4, 2013 @ 9:49 am Reply
That fudge looks so yummy!

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