Recipes For Fudge

This really is the easiest fudge recipe ever! Chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk create the fudge base, and from there you can add as many mix-ins as you’d like. No candy thermometer required!

Homemade fudge is the easiest no-bake treat to prepare around the holidays. You need just three simple ingredients to make it — butter, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips — and the recipe variations are endless!

Whether you prefer your chocolate fudge plain or with chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, or another mix-in, you can customize this base recipe as you see fit.

This fudge recipe makes the perfect hostess gift and is also great for cookie exchanges as it travels well and tastes just as good on day one as it does on day seven!

The ingredients for this fudge are simple and straightforward. Exact measurements are provided in the recipe card below, but here’s an overview of the ingredients list.

Don’t bother taking out your candy thermometer, you won’t need it to make this simple recipe. The toughest part about making chocolate fudge is waiting for it to set up in the fridge, otherwise it’s an almost foolproof recipe!

Yes, this chocolate fudge must be refrigerated. It will soften at room temperature, so keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Not for this particular recipe. You must use full-fat sweetened condensed milk. Do NOT use evaporated milk, as it’s much thinner and the fudge won’t set properly if you use it.

Yes, simply double the ingredients list and use a 9×13-inch pan instead of an 8-inch pan.

Yes, this fudge freezes well for up to three months. Store slices in a freezer bag or freezer container and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

There are several different ways that you can make this fudge, here are a few of my favorite variations:

Easy Fudge Recipe

This simple Fudge Recipe is made with just three ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make too. Super easy and there’s no candy thermometer required!

Prep: 15min

Total: 195min

Yield: 36

Ingredients:

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ((525 grams))
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk ((NOT evaporated milk))
• 2 tablespoons butter ((30 grams))
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional (125 grams))

Instruction:

1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Set aside.
2. Add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir often until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from the heat and scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread around into one even layer.
4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully chilled and the fudge is firm. Remove from the pan using the overhang from the parchment paper or foil, slice the fudge into pieces, and enjoy.

Easy Chocolate Fudge

This Fudge Recipe is the easiest way to make chocolate fudge. You only need three ingredients; it turns out so smooth and delicious.

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Yield: 36

Serving Size: 1 piece

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 piece, calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 19 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chocolate chips (either semi-sweet or milk chocolate (18.6 ounces) see note 1)
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk ((see note 2))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking dish with aluminim foil or two pieces of parchment paper overlapping to make an X.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
3. Place the pan over medium low heat. Stir consistently until the chocolate is partially melted. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Continue stiring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and starts to turn shiny.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. It will be very thick – if it doesn’t pour well because of the thickness, don’t stress, you’re still on the right track. Once it is all in the pan, you can gently shake the pan back and forth to help it settle. You can also use a rubber spatula to spread it.
6. Allow the fudge to completely set. This can be done on the countertop and will take about four hours.
7. Remove the fudge from the pan and take off the aluminum foil. Trim off the rounded edges from the pan. Cut the fudge in half one way and then the other to make four equal squares. Cut each small square into 9 equal pieces by cutting into thirds one way and then the other. This will result in 36 equal pieces of fudge.
8. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. (See the post for instructions on freezing.)

Fudge That Will Make All Your Friends Jealous

This is an easy homemade chocolate fudge recipe. The old fashioned fudge is a popular recipe for parties, Christmas, or anytime around the holidays. Creamy and smooth fudge is the perfect dessert.

Prep: 5min

Total: 3h25min

Serving Size: 1 piece

Nutrition Facts: calories 255.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19.6 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 0.8 grams fiber, Protein 2.76 grams protein, Saturated Fat 6.78 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 piece, Sodium 57.9 milligrams sodium, Sugar 32.5 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 sticks butter
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 ounce can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
• 12 ounce bag chocolate chips
• 7 ounce can marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instruction:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. Add the evaporated milk and sugar and stir.
3. Bring to a full rolling boil on medium, stirring constantly. Cook until the candy thermometer reaches 234-degrees or for 4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add marshmallow cream. Stir until blended.
6. Add vanilla. Stir.
7. Add chocolate chips and stir until blended.
8. Add walnuts (optional).
9. Pour into pan and cool.

Easy Fudge Recipe (NO FAIL!)

No Fail Easy Fudge Recipe with only 3 simple ingredients to perfectly silky rich and decadent chocolate fudge in just 10 minutes!

Prep: 20min

Total: 510min

Yield: 42

Serving Size: 42 squares

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 42 squares, calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 26 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g

Ingredients:

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup butter

Instruction:

1. Line an 8×8 square baking pan with foil (bring foil up over the sides of the pan for easy removal) and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter in a saucepan.
3. Heat the fudge mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until butter and chocolate are melted, and the mixture is smooth. This typically takes about 7-8 minutes on a gas stove, and the fudge should be smooth, even, and much like frosting.
4. If you underheat, the chocolate could be soupy, and if you overheat, it could seize up and harden in the pan. This is a slow and steady process while stirring.
5. After the fudge is smooth and melted, pour fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.
6. Refrigerate the fudge pan overnight or until completely firm.
7. Once firm, carefully lift the foil from the pan and set it on a cooking board. Peel foil from the sides of the fudge.
8. Use a large, sharp knife to cut into squares, wiping chocolate from the knife blade (carefully) between cuts for a smooth cut.
9. Makes 42 squares

Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe

FAQ

What is the secret to perfect fudge?

• Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. …
• Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. …
• Beat Thoroughly.

How do you make Paula Deen’s 5 minute fudge?

1. Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
4. Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

What is traditional fudge made of?

Which is better for fudge evaporated or condensed milk?