Description
This decadent fudge recipe is rich, creamy, and easy to make—perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying late-night chocolate cravings. With simple ingredients and customizable mix-ins, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that delivers big on flavor and wow-factor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce/396g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/3 cup (50g) mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) dried cherries or cranberries
- Optional: Sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of white chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting. Lightly grease the parchment if desired.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly until melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. Fold in any desired mix-ins (nuts, marshmallows, dried fruit) gently.
- Scrape the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with an offset spatula or spoon. Add extra mix-ins or drizzle melted white chocolate on top if desired.
- Refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours, or until set and firm.
- Lift fudge out using the parchment overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.
- If fudge is too soft, chill longer. If too firm, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for balanced flavor. Toast nuts for extra crunch. For vegan or dairy-free fudge, substitute coconut oil for butter and use vegan chocolate chips and coconut condensed milk. Fudge is best served slightly chilled and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months. For clean cuts, use a hot, dry knife.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1-inch square)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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