Here’s a classic, creamy chocolate fudge recipe—rich, smooth, and perfect for gifts or snacking 🍫✨
🍫 Homemade Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients (makes about 16 squares)
- 400 g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 300 g (10 oz) chopped chocolate (milk or semi-sweet)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Optional topping: sea salt or sprinkles
Instructions
1. Prepare
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
2. Melt chocolate
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter
- Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth
3. Flavor
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract
- Fold in nuts if using
4. Set
- Pour mixture into prepared pan
- Smooth top with a spatula
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm
5. Serve
- Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper
- Cut into squares
🔥 Tips
- Use good quality chocolate for best flavor
- For extra creaminess, add 1–2 tbsp heavy cream while melting
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for a sweet-salty twist
🍯 Variations
- Peanut Butter Fudge: Swirl in 1/4 cup peanut butter before chilling
- Mint Chocolate Fudge: Add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Nutty Fudge: Fold in toasted walnuts or pecans
If you want, I can give you a 5-minute microwave version that sets perfectly without stovetop cooking—super quick and creamy ⚡🍫
Do you want me to do that?
