How do fudge and chocolate differ?

Chocolate fudge is a favorite to give (and get!) this time of year, in part because of its rich, homemade flavor. But there's some confusion about fudge itself-- namely, are fudge and chocolate the same? read more

There is the obvious difference of texture: Fudge is soft and almost spongy while chocolate is, with the exception of chocolate ganache, harder and more shell-like. But the difference goes way beyond just texture for these two chocolate elements. read more

Fudge may incorporate chocolate or other ingredients to form a soft candy that can be flavored any number of ways including vanilla, peanut butter, chocolate and caramel. Chocolate, in its purest form, is simply cacao powder combined with cocoa butter and a sweetener to form a solid block. read more

Though we’d be happy to receive either one this season, it must be said that fudge and chocolate are two distinct desserts-- though fudge commonly is made with chocolate, it can also be flavored with countless other ingredients running the gamut from peanut butter to vanilla to coffee. read more