How to Freeze Fudge: Complete Fudge Storing & Freezing Guide
As an avid fudge maker, I’ve created the ultimate guide to freezing, storing and thawing fudge to make it easy for you! This step-by-step guide includes all my best hacks, tools I use, how to wrap the fudge perfectly and more!
Ingredients
- Fudge
- Plastic Wrap
- Aluminum Foil
- Freezer Bag
Instructions
Wrapping fudge to freeze is a simple 4 step process.
- Wrap the fudge (whole block or cut into individual pieces) in plastic wrap.If you are wrapping multiple individual pieces of cut fudge in a stack, place wax or parchment paper between each layer.Storing individual portions is great if you want to thaw a few pieces at a time. On the other hand, freezing fudge in one large block reduces the surface air, which can prevent fudge from drying out.
- Next, wrap the fudge in aluminum foil. This is to help prevent freezer burn. If you don’t have foil, you can wrap the fudge in a double layer of plastic wrap.
- Place the wrapped bundle of fudge in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. You can also store the fudge in an airtight freezer safe container. Tip: Label and date the bag. Trust me! Especially if you’re freezing multiple types of fudge, they all look the same once wrapped up like a mummy and frozen!
- Place the fudge in the freezer. Do not store anything on top of the fudge while it fully freezes. It takes 6-12 hours for the fudge to fully freeze. Once it’s fully frozen, you can place other things on top of it.
How to thaw frozen fudge
- Place the entire plastic bag in the refrigerator to thaw. If you don’t want to thaw all of the fudge at one time, place the desired portion that you want to thaw in a plastic bag and place in the fridge. It will take the fudge about 2-3 hours to thaw. Some fudge may take longer, depending on the thickness. Once thawed, unwrap the fudge and slice into squares if needed.Tip: Do not thaw frozen fudge in the microwave.