Here’s an easy 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge recipe—no baking, no candy thermometer, and almost impossible to mess up 🍫
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt, chopped nuts, or marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter.
- Stir constantly until melted and smooth (about 3–5 minutes).
- Flavor
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional salt or mix-ins.
- Set
- Pour into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch pan.
- Smooth the top.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Serve
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips
- Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Don’t overheat—low and slow keeps it silky.
- Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 2 months.
Quick Variations
- Peanut butter fudge: swirl in 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Rocky road: add mini marshmallows + nuts
- Mint chocolate: add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
If you want, I can also give you a microwave 3-minute version or a no-condensed-milk fudge recipe.
