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Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Chocolate Fudge is a classic treat that is surprisingly easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes! This easy homemade fudge recipe is simple, foolproof, and absolutely delicious. Everyone will love this rich, chocolatey dessert!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Set Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 25 squares
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 8x8-inch Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 680 grams
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper and set aside.
    ingredients for chocolate fudge
  • Add the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan set over medium heat and stir until it starts to melt. Pour in the butter, vanilla, and salt.
    4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan
  • Stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
    partially melted chocolate chips with butter and vanilla extract in a saucepan
  • Gently press the mixture into the prepared pan and let it set up at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
    chocolate fudge in an aluminum foil lined square pan before chilling
  • Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve topped with flaky sea salt if desired.
    chocolate fudge in an aluminum foil lined square pan after chilling

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Notes

  • Stir chocolate consistently until it melts for best results.
  • Make sure the stove is set to medium heat. Too high and it’s likely to burn, too low and it will be difficult to properly heat, melt, and mix.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the fudge from the pan when it’s done.
  • Let the fudge set at room temperature for best results.
  • It’s easy to mix extra ingredients into this recipe to create your own flavor variations. Or add your favorite toppings at the end before it sets.
Storage: Store chocolate fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg