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