Cookies and Cream Fudge - with pics - 2nd version

[johnro]

Glad you too came to the same verdict as most foodiepep   

[chdv]

I keep buying cookies, so I can make this recipe, but they disappear before I can find a time slot to make it. Good idea about the berries/cranberries and nuts - maybe I'll just make this fudge and try and use whatever I have in my cupboard. I need to do a test batch anyway.

[johnro]

Pistachio and cranberry combination work well    then you can keep nibbling on your cookies   

[chdv]

Thanks, I'll let you know how the cranberry and pistachio fudge turns out. I still want to try making the cookie and cream fudge for gifts. I'll just have to buy the cookies and come home and make the fudge immediately (before the cookies are discovered by the small people).

[DizzyGirl]

Silly me, I forgot i needed liquid glucose and need to make it today and the nearest shop is over 35kms away and they probably don't stock it. Has anyone made it without or used a substitue?

Thanks
DG xxx

[fundj&e]

i have made it without, i really cant remember what i used instead sorry    

[DizzyGirl]

Thanks for replying fundj.

I found a recipe on lifestyle food I am going to alter to make Christmas Fudge. I hope it works.

Here is the link if interested
http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/2838/chocolate-pistachio-fudge

I am going to use white chocolate and add some dried cranberries.

Will make cookies and cream fudge next week after I get glucose syrup

[fundj&e]

i like the idea that its kept in the freezer and no  need to thaw, just eat straight away.

must try it
thanks DG

[jeninwa]

Just make this with cranberry and pistachio, in the fridge setting as I type. So easy to make, will report back later when I have tried some.

[johnro]

DG this works fine without glucose - just a Little firmer (my preference actually) - the glucose helps prevent the formation of large sugar crystals and given the original recipe is made in the m'wave using 2 tabsp glucose with very little stirring, hence the need for this ingredient. As a result of the continual movement of the mixture in thermie the recipe is perfect every time with or without glucose - I have lost count of the number of times I have now made this in TMX.   

[DizzyGirl]

Ok made a new version of fudge. If it works I will post it as Christmas Fudge. Cooling down now but looks good.

[kezza]

I'm confused now about whether or not this fudge can go in fridge/freezer.  I want to make a couple of batches in advance, but how far in advance can I make it?  Could someone please clarify  

[DizzyGirl]

Not sure DeeDub, but the one I referred earlier can.

[Shazzy]

YUM Johnro! Have just made my first batch of this and it is currently setting but having licked the bowl think it wont be my last batch!! I am someone who needs to follow a recipe but was thinking would it be ok omitting the oreos and white chocolate and instead using dark or milk chocolate and roasted almonds.  Do you think this would be ok? Also was interested in the freezing question - would be so handy to make some and have to hand out closer to Christmas. 

[johnro]

Shazzy this one needs to be kept in the fridge - rule of thumb - if the confectionery contains chocolate for optimum quality - keep cool. = refrigeration in Oz.  I have used milk choc and also did a batch through the week using cranberries and pistachios. I have 3 batches in the freezer having made them this morn - made this so many times and now I don't stop to scrape bowl just cook 10mins at 100degs speed 4 and a further 22mins (I like the darker caramel colour) at varoma temp - speed 3 - then add the choc and nuts/oreos of choice.