Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
You’ll love this Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe that's rich, creamy, and melts in your mouth! It's a homemade condensed milk fudge that's great for Christmas treats, holiday charcuterie boards, and edible gifts.
Servings: 64 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand is recommended)
- 18 oz. bag chocolate chips (dark, semi sweet, or milk chocolate will all work)
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (can substitute a 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (I’m using pecans, but walnuts also work well)
- ½ cup white baking chips (or white chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper. In a medium size saucepan, add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Cook mixture on low heat just until it's melted.
- Add the white baking chips and marshmallows and stir vigorously until it's completely melted.
- Return chocolate to low heat for a few minutes, stirring consistently until you get a silky smooth mixture.
- Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and the chopped nuts. Stir well.
- Spread mixture into the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
- Place fudge in the refrigerator to cool for about 2 hours before slicing and serving.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan by holding on to the sides of the parchment paper. Cut into even 1-inch squares resulting in 64 servings.
- Serve in a festive dish, or add to a holiday gift tin for sharing with friends.
Notes
- You don't need a candy thermometer for this recipe. Just follow the easy instructions and it'll turn out smooth and creamy.
- You can make this fudge in the microwave. Use a heatproof glass bowl and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring and adding a little more time if needed.
- Avoid making fudge on humid or rainy days since too much moisture can keep it from setting properly.
- Let it cool in a dry spot away from direct sunlight for the best texture.
- Keep the heat low and steady so the sugar doesn't scorch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg