Name: Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 400 grams Dark chocolate ((I use 60 Callebaut Cocoa)); 395 grams Condensed milk (1 can); 113 grams Unsalted butter; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)

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Microwave Chocolate Fudge - just 3 Ingredients & 3 Minutes

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.

Make this holiday candy in just 3 minutes. Best quick microwave chocolate fudge with just three ingredients. — Homemade Chocolate Fudge in the Microwave with just 3 ingredients in just 3 minutes

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.

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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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This 3 minute dark chocolate fudge is a great treat to have any time of the day. A batch of these and they will be gone before you know it.

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

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 20 Servings

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.

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

Serving: 48gCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 19.8gProtein: 3.7gFat: 17.3gSaturated Fat: 9.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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

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Comments

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Marta
April 21, 2020 at 12:48 pm
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
  April 21, 2020 at 6:18 pm
  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
  May 28, 2020 at 5:10 am
  I made fudge but it is still runny
  - Veena Azmanov
    May 28, 2020 at 2:58 pm
    Hey Liz, it sounds like that fudge may need a minute more. It will set once it cools.
Emily Leary
November 06, 2018 at 1:05 pm

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
  November 07, 2018 at 9:34 pm
  Thank you, Emily. So happy you like it.
Jagruti Dhanecha
November 05, 2018 at 11:12 am

These fudge making me hungry, irresistible and so easy.
- Veena Azmanov
  November 07, 2018 at 10:31 pm
  Thanks Jagruti.
Donna
November 05, 2018 at 6:21 am

3 mins for homemade chocolate fudge? I am all in on this one!! So good
- Veena Azmanov
  November 05, 2018 at 9:05 am
  Thanks Donna.
Tammy
November 05, 2018 at 5:55 am

I love how easy you've made fudge! This looks so irresistible. So perfect for the holidays! ^_^
- Veena Azmanov
  November 05, 2018 at 9:06 am
  Thanks, Tammy. Yes, so easy
Veronika
November 05, 2018 at 4:08 am

I can't believe how easy it is to make this recipe! Perfect for the last minute craving sweets!)
- Veena Azmanov
  November 05, 2018 at 9:07 am
  Thanks, Veronika. Yes very easy and perfect for last minute gifts.
Vanessa Vickery
November 05, 2018 at 2:50 am

Love making fudge! Your recipe looks delicious!
- Veena Azmanov
  November 05, 2018 at 9:07 am
  Thanks, Vanessa.
Jyothi (Jo)
November 04, 2018 at 5:43 pm

Fudge recipes - I can never have enough of it. Looks absolutely delicious and it's a breeze to make it.
- Veena Azmanov
  November 04, 2018 at 9:44 pm
  True Jyothi. Very easy to make. Thanks
Michelle
November 03, 2018 at 4:55 pm

Oh I love how quick this is to make, chocolate fudge is such a lovely treat.
- Veena Azmanov
  November 04, 2018 at 2:55 pm
  This is really quick. Michelle.
Anna Hettick
November 02, 2018 at 9:51 pm

I love fudge and so any recipe that shows me how to get that delicious treat really fast is definitely a winner in my book!!
- Veena Azmanov
  November 04, 2018 at 12:39 pm
  Thanks, Anna. Me too. Love fudge
Analida Braeger
October 31, 2018 at 5:35 pm

Fudge! One of my favorite old-fashioned treats. Possibilities are endless for combinations. Thanks for sharing.
- Veena Azmanov
  November 01, 2018 at 7:46 am
  Thanks, Analida. Yes, the possibilities are endless.
Aleta
October 31, 2018 at 5:21 pm

Fudge in three minutes? Yes please! It's going to be tough waiting the four hours for it to set, but it'll be worth the wait! Yum!
- Veena Azmanov
  November 01, 2018 at 7:47 am
  Thanks, Aleta. I hope you try this one.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
October 31, 2018 at 1:31 pm

Love how simple this is put together....and how few ingredients there are! Would love to double the batch and gift this holiday season 🙂 YUM!
- Veena Azmanov
  November 01, 2018 at 7:49 am
  Very simple Dawn. Thanks
Elaine Benoit
October 30, 2018 at 2:27 pm

I love fudge, especially dark chocolate! One of the things I love about the holidays is that I feel like I can eat fudge without guilt, because it's the season! Your fudge is perfect and I love how easy it is!
- Veena Azmanov
  November 01, 2018 at 7:55 am
  Me too, Elaine. I love the guilt-free holidays. Thanks Elaine.
Shumaila
April 17, 2017 at 6:21 pm

All your recipes are just wonderful Veena, Love the sound of these and will try them soon. Thanks for sharing!
- Veena Azmanov
  April 18, 2017 at 10:38 am
  Thank yo so much Shumaila! Appreciate you saying that.
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
April 17, 2017 at 6:17 pm

I LOVE dark chocolate! I bet I could eat a whole plate of this!
- Veena Azmanov
  April 18, 2017 at 10:38 am
  Ha.. me too!
Raia Todd
April 17, 2017 at 5:50 pm

That fudge is making me hungry! And it sounds so easy to make, too.
- Veena Azmanov
  April 18, 2017 at 10:38 am
  Oh it is very easy - to make
Cliona Keane
April 17, 2017 at 5:09 pm

Wow this fudge looks amazing! I would totally yum that up!
- Veena Azmanov
  April 18, 2017 at 10:37 am
  Thanks Cliona
Tara
April 17, 2017 at 4:03 pm

Oh wow! What a wonderful texture. I love how easy this is to put together.
- Veena Azmanov
  April 18, 2017 at 10:51 am
  Thank you Tara. It's very easy

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