Description
Sweet chocolate candy fudge brings pure indulgence to dessert lovers seeking rich, creamy perfection. Melt-in-your-mouth squares deliver delightful comfort with minimal effort, promising pure chocolate bliss you can savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounces/400 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) crushed candy (M&Ms, toffee bits, or peppermint)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring paper edges extend beyond the pan for convenient lifting.
- Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan, melting over low heat at 200°F while stirring constantly until perfectly smooth and glossy.
- Remove chocolate mixture from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and salt, blending thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Optional: Fold in chopped nuts or candy pieces for added texture and visual interest.
- Transfer molten fudge into prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even, uniform surface.
- Refrigerate the fudge for approximately 2-3 hours, or until completely solidified and chilled throughout.
- Once set, carefully lift the fudge from the pan using parchment paper edges.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the fudge into precise, bite-sized squares for serving.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer, more decadent fudge that melts smoothly and tastes incredible.
- Temperature Matters: Keep heat extremely low when melting chocolate to prevent burning and ensure a silky, glossy texture.
- Customization Magic: Swap nuts or add crushed candy canes, dried fruit, or sea salt to create unique flavor combinations that match personal preferences.
- Storage Hack: Store fudge between parchment layers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, maintaining its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 44 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg