Stand-up fudge kit

A method of preparing fudge, comprising:

• providing a stand-up container comprising a sleeve made of microwaveable materials having a seal end and a base end where the sleeve forms a single cavity holding a plurality of ingredients at predetermined pre-measured ratios to prepare fudge, wherein the stand-up container terminates at an airtight separable seal on one end and a flat base on the opposing end, wherein the separable seal is an interlocking zipper closure positionable between an open position and a sealed position, and wherein the flat base is adapted to support the stand-up container in a vertically oriented position;
• providing a disposable firming container having a tray shape defining a corrugated firming surface circumscribed by sidewalls so as to define a recess and with a flat bottom to hold the stand-up container vertically where the firming surface has a no-stick surface coating;
• distributing the stand-up container nested within the recess of the firming container;
• opening a portion of the sealed end of the cavity;
• placing the stand-up container in the vertically oriented position;
• providing a microwavable oven for heating the stand-up container;
• placing the stand-up container on the flat base of the stand-up container for vertical orientation within the microwave;
• heating the stand-up container for a first predetermined time;
• kneading the stand-up container for a second predetermined time;
• after said heating and kneading, positioning the separable seal to the open position;
• and
• urging the plurality of ingredients out of the stand-up container and on to the firming surface, whereby the plurality of ingredients set to obtain the fudge.