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    Home » Vegan Candy

    Vegan Chocolate Fudge (Old Fashioned)

    Published: Jul 6, 2017 Updated: Aug 21, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Chocolate Fudge (Old Fashioned)

    The most delicious old fashioned vegan chocolate fudge made with vegan condensed milk for a decadent dessert.

    Vegan chocolate fudge squares stacked up against a green background.

    This vegan chocolate fudge is seriously decadent. It’s made the old fashioned way, and seriously it results in the BEST fudge.

    The texture is melt in the mouth but also a little bit crumbly.

    I’m not going to tell you that this is the easiest fudge to make, because truly, it’s not. There are easier recipes! Like our 3-ingredient vegan fudge or our vegan peanut butter fudge.

    But honestly it is SO worth it. This is a type of fudge that may be called ‘old fashioned fudge’ or it may be called ‘Russian fudge’ or ‘tablet’ depending on where you are in the world. Growing up, we just knew this as ‘fudge’, and we were crazy about it!

    This fudge keeps really well so it makes great gifts too!

    So let’s get started.

    Vegan chocolate fudge stacked up on polka dot tissue paper.

    Ingredient Notes & Substutions

    Condensed milk. I made our recipe for homemade vegan condensed milk, and used coconut milk powder to make it. Coconut milk powder makes a thinner condensed milk consistency compared to soy milk powder or rice milk powder, but that isn’t an issue at all in this recipe because it’s all getting cooked anyway. In terms of taste and flavor, the coconut milk powder worked really well.

    You can use a store-bought option for vegan condensed milk and definitely don’t need to make it from scratch. Condensed coconut milk and condensed oat milk are both great options.

    Golden syrup – we used golden syrup, but you can also use maple syrup.

    Soy milk – we used soy milk but any non-dairy milk will work fine.

    Vegan chocolate fudge stacked up against a green background.

    How To Make Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

    This is just a summary of the method, the full instructions and measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Basically, you take a mix of sugar, butter, condensed milk and milk (vegan versions for a vegan fudge of course) and bring it to the boil, and then you stir vigorously while it boils until it reaches soft ball stage according to your candy thermometer, which is a must for making fudge. 

    Then you beat the fudge as it cools and this is what makes it set into what we know as old fashioned fudge!

    I have been a fan of using an electric whisk to take the hard work out of it, and this is exactly what I used in this recipe. That’s the reason for the pretty little ridges on top of the fudge, it literally sets while you are beating it.

    But I tried a version doing only hand beating and this version came out a bit softer because I was able to judge the exact moment BEFORE it set and stop beating, so it retained a bit more softness.

    So keep this in mind, I’ll provide instructions for both versions.

    Vegan chocolate fudge squares in a stack.

    Storing Instructions

    Sugar makes a great preservative, so this fudge keeps very well in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. It can also be stored at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. I like storing it in the fridge as it keeps the texture ‘snappy’.

    Vegan chocolate fudge squares in a blue and white box.

    More Vegan Candy Recipes

    1. Vegan Honeycomb
    2. Vegan Toffee
    3. Vegan Peanut Brittle
    4. Vegan Fudge

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Old fashioned chocolate fudge squares in a stack.

    Vegan Chocolate Fudge

    The most delicious old fashioned vegan chocolate fudge made with vegan condensed milk for a decadent dessert.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Vegan Butter (112g)
    • 2 Tablespoons Golden Syrup or Maple Syrup
    • ½ cup Soy Milk (120ml) or any non-dairy milk
    • 2 cups White Granulated Sugar (400g)
    • 1 ½ cups Vegan Condensed Milk (360ml)
    • ½ cup Cocoa Powder (42g) Unsweetened
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    Instructions

    • Prepare all the fudge ingredients and have your candy thermometer standing by. Spray a 9-inch square dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • Have your electric mixer standing by (if you're using this method).
    • With all your ingredients lined up next to you and your 9-inch square dish prepared and your electric mixer on standby, you're ready to begin.
    • Melt the butter in a thick bottomed pot over medium to high heat.
    • Add the syrup, soy milk and sugar and stir until the sugar is completely melted.
    • You will know the sugar is completely melted when your wooden spoon no longer makes the scraping sound when stirring.
    • Add the condensed milk and keep stirring.
    • Add your cocoa powder and using a hand whisk quickly whisk it in to remove any lumps.
    • Stir the boiling mixture continuously until it reaches soft ball stage according to your candy thermometer (about 12-15 minutes)

    Electric Mixer Method:

    • Remove from heat and allow to cool for a minute and then transfer to your prepared dish.
    • Using an electric mixer beat the fudge directly in the baking dish until it gets very thick and stiff and starts to set. Cut into squares while still warm and then leave to cool completely.

    Hand Beat Method:

    • Alternatively if you want to hand beat the fudge and allow for a slightly softer texture, follow these steps.
    • Once soft ball stage is reached, remove from the heat and leave the sugar thermometer in the pot. Watch the temperature as it cools and leave it to cool to 230°F (110°C).
    • Then begin to stir the fudge vigorously with your wooden spoon for a couple of minutes until it starts to get very thick. The color will also change from shiny and glossy to matt.
    • Immediately transfer to your baking dish and smooth down. Cut into squares and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. You can use a store-bought vegan condensed milk or make your own using our recipe for homemade vegan condensed milk. If making your own you can just use all of it in this recipe.
    2. This fudge will store for 2-3 weeks in the fridge or 1-2 weeks at room temperature.  

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Wendy Craig says

      April 25, 2020 at 5:54 am

      Hi ???? Just wondering approximately how long you would mix the fudge in the tray using an electric mixer? I had my first attempt at making this recipe today and it just wouldn’t really thicken ???? does this mean I haven’t cooked it long enough? Thanks

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 25, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        Hi Wendy, it thickens up VERY fast with the electric whisk. Did you use a candy thermometer and get it to soft ball stage?

        Reply
    2. Diana Hawkins says

      December 09, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      I would like to make this recipe. You can buy vegan condensed milk in the store now. How much vegan condensed milk does your recipe make? Is it 6 oz or 12? Thank you

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 10, 2019 at 9:14 am

        Hi Diana, our recipe makes 360ml which is 1 and 1/2 cups so it’s a little more than 12 ounces about 12.7, though if you can buy it in a 12 ounce can then it will be fine to use that amount.

        Reply
    3. Tonia says

      January 23, 2018 at 4:16 am

      I’m planning on making the recipe for a vegan potluck but have my own premade sweetened condensed milk so how many ounces does the recipe require? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 23, 2018 at 7:09 am

        Hi Tonia, oh dear I didn’t measure it in ounces when I made this recipe as I just used the full batch. However it makes around 1 and a 1/4 cups to 1 and 1/2 cups, so if you could use that as a measure that would be ideal. It doesn’t have to be super precise with this recipe and using a little more or less won’t affect the final result.

        Reply
        • Tonia Brauer says

          January 26, 2018 at 6:10 pm

          Awesome! Thanks! I’m so excited to make this and share with friends!

          Reply
          • Alison Andrews says

            January 27, 2018 at 5:18 pm

            Great! Let us know how it turns out! ?

    4. PATRICIA says

      December 08, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      When I clicked on the link for Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, it took me to just the Chocolate Fudge recipe. I would really like a link for the Vegan CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER fudge. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 08, 2017 at 6:38 pm

        Hi Patricia, do you remember which page you were on when you clicked the link? I must have made a mistake and would like to fix it but don’t know which page you clicked from. The chocolate peanut butter fudge can be found here. Thanks for letting me know, but also for future reference if you are struggling to find something just go to the search bar, either click on the menu which will reveal the search bar if you’re on mobile or it’s on the top right on desktop and type in whatever you’re looking for and it will find it for you! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rhoda says

      August 10, 2017 at 2:29 am

      Hi! Is there a substitute for the coconut milk powder? They don’t sell it where I live. Also, does the cocoa powder have to be unsweetened?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 10, 2017 at 8:26 am

        You can use another non-dairy milk powder such as soy or rice milk. The unsweetened cocoa powder just has a very rich dark chocolate flavor but any cocoa powder will likely do the trick.

        Reply
    6. Anna Andrews says

      July 10, 2017 at 8:02 am

      Unbelievable! A fudge for vegans!5 stars

      Reply

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