Storing Fudge Is Far Easier With Wax Paper

If you've just made a batch of rich, melt-in-your-mouth fudge, storing the confection properly is important. This will help keep your fudge from drying out while preserving its fresh flavor. Luckily, preserving your fudge is much easier if you store it in an airtight container with pliable, non-stick wax paper.

One of the key things that differentiates chocolate from fudge is its buttery nature. Due to the confection's moisture content, fudge tends to dry out if exposed to moisture or if left uncovered. Fudge can also melt if left in a space with too much heat. The key to keeping your fudge fresh lies in storing it on the counter, in the pantry, or in the freezer. 

When used in conjunction with airtight Tupperware containers, wax paper lets fudge breathe during storage, while keeping it from sticking. Wax paper is also commonly used as a wrap for cheese or butter. In these applications, the wax paper protects those foods from exposure to odors while keeping them from drying out. With fudge — whether it be old-fashioned peanut butter fudge, red velvet, or caramel — wax paper works similarly to keep the treat moist, creamy, and fresh.

After you make your fudge — by combining ingredients like sugar, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and butter in a saucepan, then boiling it and stirring constantly until it reaches the soft-ball candy stage – you'll need to pour your fudge out in a wax paper-lined baking pan. Once it's cooled and cut, you can decide how to store it, depending on when you'd like to eat it.

If you wish to hand out the fudge to friends that same week, you're good to store it in ambient conditions. If you know you won't eat your fudge within the next week, store it in the freezer to preserve the flavor and texture. It will keep in there for a month or two. Even if your fudge has mix-ins like nuts, cookie pieces, or a caramel drizzle, the freezer will still keep it nice and fresh. Whatever you do, don't store your fudge in the fridge, where it will dry out quickly. 

For frozen or ambient storage, make sure to wrap the fudge in wax paper. Then, wrap the entire piece of fudge in aluminum foil to further prevent it from drying out. Finally, store the treat in an airtight container. If you don't have wax paper on hand, you could use parchment paper for the same purpose, but it's not as pliable, so it may be a bit harder to work with.