Microwave Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk in 3 Mins

It’s fudge season again! Is it me, or do you also think of fudge during the holidays? I remember mom making a lot of fudge during the Christmas holidays. She took orders for these and so our home during Christmas always smelled sweet. There were cakes and cookies. And of course marzipan and fudge.

As kids, there was never a thought of how much should I eat. Mom never made a big deal of us eating candy because it was the holidays. I feel kinda guilty because as a mom I’m always telling my kids to ration the sweet treats. I dare not let them just eat as much as they want.

The best part of the holidays, I remember, was helping mom. She’d stand for hours by the stove stirring sweets like marzipan and fudge. Traditional fudge took forever. The tedious process of stirring and watching the temperature so it does not stick to the bottom. Phew, hard work.

Microwave chocolate fudge

I am so thrilled to share with you this recipe. It takes just about 3 minutes in the microwave. Yup, you heard me – it takes about 3 minutes in the microwave. And we need only three main ingredients.

Well, the trick here is to use condensed milk. So, basically what you doing is just shortening the process. In traditional fudge, a lot of time is consumed reducing the milk and sugar, which is condensing the milk. By using condensed milk we omit all that stirring and reducing process. Makes sense?

Once the milk and sugar have been condensed, all you need to do is add the butter and bring it back to the consistency, which again is a quick process. The microwave does a quick and easy job.

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

• Chocolate – You can use dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. Chocolate is the star of this dish, so please use good quality chocolate that you like to eat. Not the baking compound chocolate – trust me. Personally, I like to make it with 70% cocoa or more because the condensed milk is sweet. The dark chocolate helps cut down some of the sweetness.
• Condensed milk – condensed milk is evaporated milk that has been reduced and sugar added. So, there is no need to add more sugar to the recipe. If you choose to use evaporated milk and sugar – you will need to cook it down some more as condensed milk is thicker than evaporated milk.
• Vanilla – Always use good quality vanilla extract. I make my own extract, paste, and vanilla sugar.
• Nuts – I like to use a mix of different nuts. From walnuts to pecans and even macadamia and hazelnuts. You can also choose to use just one kind. For example, make it a chocolate walnut fudge.

Useful Tips and Tools

• You will need a microwave and microwave-safe Bowl.
• Or, if you do not have a microwave, you can also use a double boiler to melt chocolate. A double boiler is just one pan over the other – read more here – what is a double boiler.
• A 9 " square cake pan is the right size for this fudge. A slightly bigger one will make thinner squares.
• Also, a silicon spatula is best when mixing chocolate.
• And, cupcake wrappers make a great presentation, so are, gift boxes to give as gifts to family and friends.

How to Make A Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Save/Pin)

• Line an 8″ or 9″ square cake pan with foil. No need to grease. The larger the pan the thinner your squares will be.

Microwave Method

• In a bowl, combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter.
• Place in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes, stir well.
  If you still have unmelted chocolate; microwave at 30-sec intervals until all chocolate is melted.
  Mine took 3 minutes. Hence the name 3-minute dark chocolate fudge.
• Add nuts and vanilla extract.

Stovetop/Double Boiler Method

• Combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter in a double boiler.
• Stir until everything is melted and well combined.
• Add nuts and vanilla extract.

Set the Fudge

• Pour into the prepared square pan.
• Let set in the fridge overnight or at least for a few hours.

Un-mold and cut

• To remove from the pan – just pick out the foil lining and peel the foil away.
• Use a sharp heavy knife to cut square. I prefer my big chef’s knife.
• Enjoy!

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Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk

Author: Veena

5 from 18 votes

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Cook Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 3 mins

Calories: 246kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 20 Servings

Description

Making chocolate fudge is as easy as just 3 minutes in the microwave by using condensed milk. This simple, easy and effortless recipe for microwave chocolate fudge is perfect for a quick holiday treat as well as to give as gifts to family and friends. Made with dark chocolate and mixed nuts this is an addiction.

Ingredients

• 400 grams (14.11 oz) Dark chocolate (I use 60 Callebaut Cocoa)
• 395 grams (1.29 cups) Condensed milk (1 can)
• 113 grams (3.99 oz) Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp (1 tsp) Vanilla extract
• 1 cups (5.08 oz) Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, etc.

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 20 Servings

Instructions

• Line an 8" or 9" square cake pan with foil. No need to grease.
  The larger the pan the thinner your squares will be.

Microwave Method

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter.
  
• Place it in the microwave on high for about 2 minutes, Stir well.
  If you still have unmelted chocolate; microwave at 30-sec intervals until all chocolate is melted. Usually, 3 minutes does the job. 
  
• Add nuts and vanilla extract.

Stovetop/Double Boiler Method

• In a double boiler, combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter. 

  Stir until everything is melted and well combined. 
  
• Add nuts and vanilla extract.

Set the Fudge

• Once melted in microwave or double boiler.
  Pour into the prepared pan.
• Let set in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours.

Un-mold and cut

• To remove from the pan – just pick out the foil lining and peel the foil away.
• Use a sharp heavy knife to cut the fudge into squares. 
  I prefer my big chef’s knife. 
• Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

 

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk

Amount Per Serving (48 g)

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value*

Fat 17.3g27%

Saturated Fat 9.1g46%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 28mg1%

Potassium 0mg0%

Carbohydrates 19.8g7%

Fiber 2.4g10%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 3.7g7%

Vitamin A 0IU0%

Vitamin C 0mg0%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords – chocolate, Condensed milk, Fudge, Gifts, Holidays, Microwave

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