This is the same as the old world french fudge recipe that's been in my family for generations. It does take precise timing, strong arms for the beating stage, and even a little practice. But even the failures are delicious, testing the gooey soft-balls is fun in itself, and scraping out the pan is one of my favorite childhood memories. This is a different world of fudge than the marshmallow creme/chocolate chip concoctions so popular now, and has a much more RICH, deep cocoa flavor. Growing up with this fudge, I've never understood the appeal of the 'quick & easy' recipes, as fudge for us was a tradition. I wouldn't recommend doubling the recipe in the same pan, as it's hard to beat as it is.

Reviewed On: Dec. 8, 2002