Is this still fudge?

[SlowCook66]

Hello,

I am doing fudge and then pouring it in silicon molds. When demolded the logo isn’t very clear and shinny.

I’ve decided to add a coating of melted chocolate in every cavity of the mold prior to scooping in the fudge. It worked and it looks a lot more professional and shinny.

With an outside layer of hard chocolate, can we still call this fudge or has this become a different candy ?

 

[Andy M.]

It's a special and of fudge, chocolate covered fudge.

 

[SlowCook66]

It's a special and of fudge, chocolate covered fudge.

But should this be mentioned on the packaging or can I just call it chocolate fudge ?

Or am I worrying for nothing ?

 

[Andy M.]

I would highlight the addition of the chocolate as an enhancement. If you just label it as fudge, people will be expecting something else.

 

[SlowCook66]

I would highlight the addition of the chocolate as an enhancement. If you just label it as fudge, people will be expecting something else.

Even if it’s in a very thin chocolate shell ?? When you bite into it you simply feel a little crackle of chocolate skin.

Also another thing if I may, since now my fudge has a thin layer of chocolate around it, should I use silicone molds or plastic molds ? I find plastic molds risky because you need to twist them to demold and may crack the chocolate. What do you think ? Thanks

 

[Andy M.]

Sounds like you answered your own question.

 

[dragnlaw]

You are coating the fudge with the thin layer of chocolate while it is still in the mold?
How do you get it all around the piece of fudge?

 

[SlowCook66]

I pre-coat the silicone mold with melted chocolate and then put it in the freezer for 20min. And then I fill it in with the fudge …. If I don’t pre coat with melted chocolate I never get the perfect shinny look from fudge alone

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Unwritten rule of cooking/baking: You made it, so you can call it whatever you want.

 

[jazzerlord]

When it comes to how it's perceived, many might prefer this 'double sweet' option, and it really does look more appealing and professional. So, you can confidently call it a candy, and if you want to stick to the terms, 'chocolate fudge' sounds great too!

 

[dragnlaw]

If I order Roast Chicken, please don't bring a piece of fudge to the table and vice versa.

 

[SlowCook66]

Lol

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

If I order Roast Chicken, please don't bring a piece of fudge to the table and vice versa.

If the menu says "roast chicken" and shows a picture of a piece of fudge, DON'T ORDER IT!

 

[Silversage]

If the menu says "roast chicken" and shows a picture of a piece of fudge, DON'T ORDER IT!

Pictures on menus? Don't order anything there!