Creamy Chocolate Fudge Recipe Easy Never Fail Rich Indulgence
A rich, creamy, and easy-to-make chocolate fudge recipe that delivers nostalgic comfort with every melt-in-your-mouth square. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 64 pieces (1-inch squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), sea salt flakes for topping, mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, add 2 cups (340g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir gently to mix dry and solid ingredients.
- Add 1/4 cup (56g) softened unsalted butter and the full can (14 oz / 396g) of sweetened condensed milk to the pan. Place over low heat.
- Slowly melt the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula for about 8-10 minutes until smooth, glossy, and thick. Keep the heat low to avoid burning or graininess.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or mini marshmallows if desired.
- Pour the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. For quicker results, freeze for about 1 hour but avoid freezing solid.
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper edges and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Stir constantly while melting to prevent chocolate from seizing or burning. Keep heat low to avoid graininess. Chill fudge for at least 3 hours for best texture. Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use coconut condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1 inch / 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
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