Here’s a classic, rich chocolate fudge recipe—smooth, creamy, and easy to make 🍫
🍫 Easy Chocolate Fudge (No Candy Thermometer)
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
(Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, marshmallows, peanut butter swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the base
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter.
- Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Finish
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Set
- Pour into pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
- Slice & serve
- Cut into squares. Store chilled or at room temperature.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Fudge
- Keep heat low to prevent grainy texture
- Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor
- Let it set fully before cutting
🔄 Variations
- Old-fashioned fudge: I can share the stovetop sugar-and-milk version
- 2-ingredient fudge: Just chocolate + condensed milk
- Peanut butter fudge: Swap chocolate for peanut butter
- Microwave version: Ready in 5 minutes
If you want one of these versions, just tell me 😄
