Table Cream Fudge w/Pic

[lgpars]

What are most people using for the chocolate in this recipe? I used half Hershey's chocolate chips SF and half 60% cocoa chips which do have a little sugar in them but my stomach could not stand all SF chips that have Maltitol and Maltitol chips is all I had. I don't think I'm going to like it as well with all the dark chocolate in it. I think I would like it better with milk chocolate in it. Are there any good SF candy bars that would be good in this? I just stuck it in the frig to get hard (hopefully).

[crazywoman-n-wy]

Originally Posted by lgpars

What are most people using for the chocolate in this recipe? I used half Hershey's chocolate chips SF and half 60% cocoa chips which do have a little sugar in them but my stomach could not stand all SF chips that have Maltitol and Maltitol chips is all I had. I don't think I'm going to like it as well with all the dark chocolate in it. I think I would like it better with milk chocolate in it. Are there any good SF candy bars that would be good in this? I just stuck it in the frig to get hard (hopefully).

Personally I love dark chocolate, and not so much the milk chocolate, but we allhave different tastes. (My sister prefers the milk, and not much the dark).
The ChocoPerfection Bars sold here at Netrition would be good chopped up for it I'm sure. They don't contain Malitol! And the are quite good.

[lgpars]

Well my fudge has been in the frig for about two hours and does not seem to be getting hard. It really does not have a fudge consistency either. Looks like its going to be spoon fudge for me too. I cannot figure out why when I make it just like the recipe that it will not come out right. Very weird as I've never had any trouble following a recipe and getting things to come out right. Do you think we should use a candy thermometer and boil to a certain temperature and, if so, to what temperature should we boil it. I brought mine to a rolling boil and then timed it for 7 minutes and it still is not getting firm.

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by crazywoman-n-wy

Personally I love dark chocolate, and not so much the milk chocolate, but we allhave different tastes. (My sister prefers the milk, and not much the dark).
The ChocoPerfection Bars sold here at Netrition would be good chopped up for it I'm sure. They don't contain Malitol! And the are quite good.

Thanks. Maybe I'll order some of them but I hate to keep ordering new stuff all the time. It's going to break me.

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by lgpars

Well my fudge has been in the frig for about two hours and does not seem to be getting hard. It really does not have a fudge consistency either. Looks like its going to be spoon fudge for me too. I cannot figure out why when I make it just like the recipe that it will not come out right. Very weird as I've never had any trouble following a recipe and getting things to come out right. Do you think we should use a candy thermometer and boil to a certain temperature and, if so, to what temperature should we boil it. I brought mine to a rolling boil and then timed it for 7 minutes and it still is not getting firm.

If I remember correctly it seems different protein powder can cause this recipe to not firm up. I used Designer Whey and had no problem, but Isopure made the fudge a little less firm.

HTH!

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by Beeb

If I remember correctly it seems different protein powder can cause this recipe to not firm up. I used Designer Whey and had no problem, but Isopure made the fudge a little less firm.

HTH!

Well, I had Designer Whey but wanted to finish up my Kroger brand first. It seems to be a very good quality, even as good as Designer Whey, but evidently it won't harden this fudge. :-(

[Soobee]

lqpars, I have made the fudge several times. I boil it until it is 190 on the candy thermometer. It usually takes 8-11 minutes for me.

[lgpars]

Well, an update on my fudge experiment. I did not check it any more until this morning and now it is firm enough to cut a piece and hold it in my fingers. It still does not look quite as firm as the original recipe but it is acceptable. Kinda gets on your fingers as you eat it but it is very good. Even my hubby thought it tasted like the real stuff. I'm going to get some good sugar-free chocolate bars to use with it though, maybe the ChocoPerfection bars when I can afford them. I wish they were not expensive. Does anyone know a retail store that carries them so I do not have to buy 12 at a time? Anyway, this is the best low-carb fudge I've tasted yet. Just hope I can get it firmer next time. I'd like it so you can at least hold it in your fingers to eat without getting chocolate all over your fingers.

[crazywoman-n-wy]

Linda, that price, and the fact that you can only buy it by the box is a reason I was hesitant to even mention it. But it would be good, and if you could/can find it somewhere by the bar, it would be nice. Sorry, I can't help there.

[Tilly]

Originally Posted by lgpars

I'm going to get some good sugar-free chocolate bars to use with it though, maybe the ChocoPerfection bars when I can afford them. I wish they were not expensive. Does anyone know a retail store that carries them so I do not have to buy 12 at a time?

Look on their web site, ChocoPerfection. They have a link where you can go and plug your zip code in. There are some retail places that stock them. They also post a toll-free phone number, so guess you can call them, they may have a list of places.

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by Tilly

Look on their web site, ChocoPerfection. They have a link where you can go and plug your zip code in. There are some retail places that stock them. They also post a toll-free phone number, so guess you can call them, they may have a list of places.

Thanks, Tilly. I did break down and ordered a box of the dark chocolate ones today (seemed like most reviews liked them best). I just hope I like them. I am going to go and try to find somewhere near me though that carries them.

[Tilly]

Originally Posted by lgpars

Thanks, Tilly. I did break down and ordered a box of the dark chocolate ones today (seemed like most reviews liked them best). I just hope I like them. I am going to go and try to find somewhere near me though that carries them.

Okay, I'll fess up. I bought a whole box from Netrition last time I ordered. The intention was to break them up for chocolate chunk cookies. Well, they never made it into the cookies, but somehow they have disappeared.

[whipper75229]

too funny!

[TBipp]

I was hesitant to buy the ChocoPerfection bars due to price and how many to purchase but my oh my, they are excellent! I also bought them to cut into chunks for recipes calling for sugar free chips. So far, they have not made it that far.

[Tilly]

Originally Posted by TBipp

I was hesitant to buy the ChocoPerfection bars due to price and how many to purchase but my oh my, they are excellent! I also bought them to cut into chunks for recipes calling for sugar free chips. So far, they have not made it that far.

hmmm, I just wish I knew where they went, don't you????? So next time I order from Netrition (which is soon) I am being honest with myself and just going to enjoy them. Now I just have to kick my toosh into gear and make my own sf chocolate chips. Have put that one off. I will probably end up eating those too, sigh.....

[Ginaaaaaa]

I am visiting and have everything I need to make this except the protein powder. Does anyone know if I can use more cocoa in place of the PP? TIA

[lgpars]

Originally Posted by Tilly

Okay, I'll fess up. I bought a whole box from Netrition last time I ordered. The intention was to break them up for chocolate chunk cookies. Well, they never made it into the cookies, but somehow they have disappeared.

Hahahahahahaha

[Beeb]

Originally Posted by Ginaaaaaa

I am visiting and have everything I need to make this except the protein powder. Does anyone know if I can use more cocoa in place of the PP? TIA

I don't think it will work because the protein in the PP is what helps the fudge to set up. If you do try please let us know, though!

BTW, where the heck you been, girlfriend???!!!!!

[Ginaaaaaa]

Well, my sister had some protein powder, but I never did end up making the fudge!! I got home and was tuckered out from my visit and the holiday!! lol I ended up eating the chocolates anyways, but ordered some more, and now I just need to get in the kitchen and try this since I have all the ingredients. I haven't really been in the mood to cook or bake much.

Sorry I haven't been around much, I guess since I'm not doing much in kitchen I never think to come here!! I feel like I have missed so much being away, and I have missed everyone!! I hope you're doing well Linda!! Happy New Year GF!!

[1976Pianoman]

Forgive me if this has already been asked. I'm having a tough time figuring out how the carbs are so low in this recipe. Could you please show item per item how you arrived at your numbers (just for the carbs), and include the type of sugar substitute you used? Thank you very much! This picture looks incredible.

[1976Pianoman]

Let me explain where I'm coming from:

Two 7.6 fl oz cans of Nestle Table Cream contains a total of 30g carbs (15g per can)

Hershey's Sugar Free Chocolate contains 24g carbs per 40g serving. You are using 3oz which is 85g. 85g = approx 50g carbs

Just with those two components - the recipe is already at 80g carbs and we haven't calculated the sugar substitute yet. So unless you are cutting them into 80+ ity bity pieces, the carb math is way off. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I'm not trying to me mean, I just want to be sure I know what I am taking in.

Here are my sources for the carb data:

Walmart.com: Nestle: For The Table Media Crema (Cream), 7.6 Fl Oz: Dairy, Eggs & Cheese

http://www.thehersheycompany.com/bra...es.aspx?cat=sn

[1976Pianoman]

lol sorry for the multiple posts! I figured I should just finish up the math, as I've already gone this far.

So right now we are at 80g of carbs with the table cream and the sugar free milk chocolate. If the recipe were to be finished here, it would be okay as 60 pieces would net about 1.3 g per piece. So let's add that and the rest of the goodies:

DiabetiSweet (or other sugar alcohol) - 4.4g carbs per teaspoon. Recipe calls for 6 Tablespoons which is equal to 18 teaspoons. That's approx 80g of carbs.

Unsweetened Cocoa is 3g carbs per tablespoon. 4 Tbsp = 12g carbs

2 scoops Protein Powder is 4g carbs

The almonds add appox 3g carbs

So here are the totals:

Table Cream - 30g
Sugar Free Milk Chocolate - 50g
DiabetiSweet (or other sugar alcohol) - 80g
Unsweetened Cocoa - 12g
Protein Powder - 4g
Almonds - 3g

Total - 179g total recipe

[LAGril]

The original poster cut it into 60 pieces. (Well, she actually made a half recipe and cut that into 30 pieces. But, the stated quantities are to make 60 pieces)

Also, there are plenty of sweeteners that don't have as high of a carb content as the one you listed. The ones that have sugar alcohols or maltodextrin or dextrose in them are higher in carbs. The concentrated liquid Spenda (sucralose) doesn't contain fillers or sugar alcohols. Those can be found on Netrition. Many people do not like the taste of Splenda with chocolate, so the best advice is to use a mixture of sweeteners. Some people subtract sugar alcohols from the carb count.

And, hi to the North Valley.

[Soobee]

As LAGirl suggested, you could use stevia and erythritol, which I would count as 0 carbs. That saves 80 carbs. My Hershey's Special Dark cocoa is 1 carb per TBS, so that would save you 8 more carbs. If you use Chocoperfection bars, very expensive, but my dark chocolate bars are 2 carbs each. That saves you 44 carbs. The table cream is set at 30. But you can see that by carefully sourcing your ingredients, you can bring the total way down. Also, let’s face it, fudge is an indulgence. I have made this recipe more than once. I love it. It’s good enough to serve to company, especially if you use the Chocoperfection bars, which do not contain maltitol, which bothers a lot of people. But I don’t keep it in the house, because I am unreliable with portion control. Actually, I am very reliable with portion control, in that I have none.

[Charski]

It also doesn't appear that you are deducting for the fiber, or the sugar alcohols. I count 0 carbs for erythritol and stevia, as long as they aren't bulked with maltodextrin.

I haven't made this recipe in ages but it is VERY good stuff and a small piece is quite rich, so I can be satisfied with one or two pieces of it.

[Ginaaaaaa]

Just put my table cream in the fridge, I saw this thread and remembered what I had bought it for!! LOL

I'm going to used truvia and liquid splenda to sweeten so no carbs there, and I have a zero carb protein powder also and my cocoa powder has 5gr per 1/4 cup. Shouldn't be too bad in the carbs as long as I make the pieces small and use portion control.

[dawnyama]

Bumping this because I just got a can of table cream for 25 cents!!!! WooHoo!!! I know the recipe calls for 2 cans, but I had one at home already LOL.