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.
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.
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.
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About this recipe
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 3 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.
Ingredients and substitutes
- 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.
- 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.
Step by step instructions (pin)
- Line an 8" or 9" square cake pan with aluminum foil. No need to grease.
Tip - The larger the pan the thinner your squares will be. I used an 8-inch square so my fudge bars are thicker
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.
Tip - A double-boiler is a safe method, but, you can do this on the stovetop in a saucepan but be very careful not to burn the chocolate. - Add nuts and vanilla extract.
Set the fudge
- Once melted in the microwave or double boiler. Pour into the prepared square pan.
- Let set in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours.
- To remove from the pan - just pick out the foil lining and peel the aluminum foil away.
- Use a sharp chef's knife to cut the fudge into squares.
- Enjoy!
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Recipe
Description
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400 g) Dark chocolate (I use 60 Callebaut Cocoa)
- 1 can (396 g) Condensed milk (14 oz)
- 4 oz (113 g) Unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cups (150 g) Chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, etc.
Instructions
- Line an 8" or 9" square cake pan with aluminum foil. No need to grease. Tip - The larger the pan the thinner your squares will be. I used an 8-inch square so my fudge bars are thicker
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. Tip - A double-boiler is a safe method, but, you can do this on the stovetop in a saucepan but be very careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Add nuts and vanilla extract.
Set the Fudge
- Once melted in the microwave or double boiler. Pour into the prepared square pan.
- Let set in the fridge overnight or at least 4 hours.
- To remove from the pan - just pick out the foil lining and peel the aluminum foil away.
- Use a sharp chef's knife to cut the fudge into squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Emily
This is the sh*t! So awesome & so easy. All about the quality of ingredients. Thank you!
Marta
I currently do not have any dark chocolate rather than cocoa powder. Could I make this work using cocoa powder?Thank you so much, you are a truly inspiration
Veena Azmanov
Marta. Sorry, this one won't do well with cocoa powder. It will not set. The chocolate is what helps this fudge set.
But, I do have this Christmas fudge on my other blog that is made with cocoa powder.
See if this works with your ingredients - Thanks
Liz
I made fudge but it is still runny
Veena Azmanov
Hey Liz, it sounds like that fudge may need a minute more. It will set once it cools.
Emily Leary
This is such a clever recipe for chocolate fudge and so unbelievably speedy to make! My kids would love these for a weekend or holiday treat and they would make perfect seasonal gifts for their teachers.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Emily. So happy you like it.
Jagruti Dhanecha
These fudge making me hungry, irresistible and so easy.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Jagruti.
Donna
3 mins for homemade chocolate fudge? I am all in on this one!! So good
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Donna.
Tammy
I love how easy you've made fudge! This looks so irresistible. So perfect for the holidays! ^_^
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Tammy. Yes, so easy
Veronika
I can't believe how easy it is to make this recipe! Perfect for the last minute craving sweets!)
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Veronika. Yes very easy and perfect for last minute gifts.
Vanessa Vickery
Love making fudge! Your recipe looks delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Vanessa.
Jyothi (Jo)
Fudge recipes - I can never have enough of it. Looks absolutely delicious and it's a breeze to make it.
Veena Azmanov
True Jyothi. Very easy to make. Thanks
Michelle
Oh I love how quick this is to make, chocolate fudge is such a lovely treat.
Veena Azmanov
This is really quick. Michelle.