Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge just 3 Minutes
Now making chocolate fudge is as easy as just 3 minutes in the microwave with the use of 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.
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It’s fudge season again! Is it me or do you too 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. 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 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 pecan and even macadamia and hazelnuts. You can choose to use just one variety as well. Make it a Chocolate walnut fudge.
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Recipe – Quick Microwave Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Save/Pin)
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Ingredients
- Dark chocolate – 400 grams (14 oz) (I use 60 Callebaut Cocoa)
- Condensed milk – 1 can (370 to 395 grams )
- Unsalted butter – 113 grams (1/2 stick)
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Chopped nut – 1 cup (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
Method
- Line an 8″ or 9″ square cake pan with foil. No need to grease. The large the pan the thinner your squares will be.
Microwave Method
- In a bowl combine chocolate, condensed milk, 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, 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
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.
Instructions
- Line an 8" or 9" square cake pan with foil. No need to grease.
The large 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!
Nutrition Information
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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.
Thank you, Emily. So happy you like it.
These fudge making me hungry, irresistible and so easy.
Thanks Jagruti.
3 mins for homemade chocolate fudge? I am all in on this one!! So good
Thanks Donna.
I love how easy you’ve made fudge! This looks so irresistible. So perfect for the holidays! ^_^
Thanks, Tammy. Yes, so easy
I can’t believe how easy it is to make this recipe! Perfect for the last minute craving sweets!)
Thanks, Veronika. Yes very easy and perfect for last minute gifts.
Love making fudge! Your recipe looks delicious!
Thanks, Vanessa.
Fudge recipes – I can never have enough of it. Looks absolutely delicious and it’s a breeze to make it.
True Jyothi. Very easy to make. Thanks
Oh I love how quick this is to make, chocolate fudge is such a lovely treat.
This is really quick. Michelle.
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!!
Thanks, Anna. Me too. Love fudge
Fudge! One of my favorite old-fashioned treats. Possibilities are endless for combinations. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Analida. Yes, the possibilities are endless.
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!
Thanks, Aleta. I hope you try this one.
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!
Very simple Dawn. Thanks
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!
Me too, Elaine. I love the guilt-free holidays. Thanks Elaine.
All your recipes are just wonderful Veena, Love the sound of these and will try them soon. Thanks for sharing!
Thank yo so much Shumaila! Appreciate you saying that.
I LOVE dark chocolate! I bet I could eat a whole plate of this!
Ha.. me too!
That fudge is making me hungry! And it sounds so easy to make, too.
Oh it is very easy – to make
Wow this fudge looks amazing! I would totally yum that up!
Thanks Cliona
Oh wow! What a wonderful texture. I love how easy this is to put together.
Thank you Tara. It’s very easy