DictionaryfudgeSoft candy
noun

fudge

FUHJ/fʌdʒ/

A soft, rich candy made with sugar and dairy.

The split square of chocolate fudge reveals its dense, creamy interior.

A close view of thick chocolate fudge squares on a plain plate, with one piece split open to reveal its dense, soft, creamy interior.
Etymology

The candy name apparently began among students at women’s colleges. It may connect with the older verb meaning “put together clumsily or dishonestly,” through the idea of something “faked-up” on the spot, but this explanation is uncertain.

In context

The Farming Pastor's Wife5:03
the butter starts melting just you know a little bit about halfway through i'm going to add the sugar in so we can get the sugar good and dissolved this fudge is so good
Fantasy Fudge & a bonus 3 ingredient fudge

More examples

  • The shop sells peanut-butter fudge.
  • We wrapped the homemade fudge in paper.
  • A piece of rich fudge finished the meal.

Forms

fudge

Similar words

caramel
Made by cooking sugar; its texture and recipe differ.
toffee
Toffee is typically harder and more brittle than fudge.