Simple Fudge Recipe

No matter how you top it, stack or cut it, fudge is always an indulgent and loved treat. And it’s so easy to make with this Simple Fudge Recipe!

This easy 3 ingredient fudge recipe makes a sweet, creamy smooth, and decadent chocolate fudge. And enjoy it plain, or with mix-ins worked right in, or just sprinkled on top. Use your imagination for delicious toppings that will suit every crowd.

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Easy Chocolate Fudge

There are not many desserts more indulgent than fudge! This dessert has been around for so long, and with so many variations, that it’s hard to decide how to dress it up!

Need a nut free dessert? Make this simple fudge recipe plain or use nut free toppings like toasted coconut, or candy sprinkles.

Fudge is the perfect treat for any occasion and it can be modified to suit. Christmas, Halloween, Easter, birthdays or even anniversaries are occasions where a platter of decadent fudge would be a welcome treat!

Fudge Ingredients

• Chocolate Chips – use a good quality brand, and use whatever type of chocolate you prefer. I used a combination of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for this recipe, but dark chocolate chips would also be delicious.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk – any brand works fine. If you do not have any on hand, you can make your own. Stir together 1 can evaporated milk and 1 cup sugar, bring to a boil until slightly thickened. Cool. It will thicken when cooled completely.
• Vanilla – Try experimenting with other flavored extracts like coconut, maple, orange, or peppermint.

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS – there are SO MANY optional topping ideas, where to begin?!?  If fudge is made for a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day, use chopped red candy coated chocolates or heart sprinkles. For Christmas, use red and green themed M&M’s with tiny marshmallows. If you are a nut lover, chopped walnuts, pecans, slivered almonds, cashews, hazelnuts….whatever your pleasure. Or melt some peanut butter and drizzle over the top of fudge and swirl with a knife for a unique design.

How To Make Chocolate Fudge

1. Melt chocolate chips – don’t over heat or it may become grainy.
2. Stir condensed milk into chocolate. It will be difficult to stir, but keep adding the milk a bit at a time and it will come together.
3. Spread into a pan, add toppings (if desired) and refrigerate until set.
4. Remove from pan and cut into small squares.

Helpful Tips!

Spray the 8×8″ pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.

Press optional toppings into the fudge with your hand or the back of a spoon. This helps them stick to the fudge and not fall off when sliced.

To properly and easily cut fudge, take the whole piece out using the parchment paper. Then place it on a cutting board, and with a large sharp knife begin to cut the block of fudge into smaller squares.

I prefer small, bite sized pieces of fudge (doesn’t make me feel so guilty!) so using a good sharp knife is essential. You may want to clean, or heat, the blade in between slices for a nice, clean finish.

SIMPLE SOLUTION – I score my fudge into 4 quadrants before placing the toppings on. Use a piece of folded parchment, and set it on the score line to help prevent spilling from one quadrant onto another.

How To Store Fudge?

This easy chocolate fudge does not need to be refrigerated. Many people don’t recommend refrigerating fudge because it may dry out faster or take on fridge odours. If it is sealed with a tight fitting container, such as a Rubbermaid container, I would not worry too much about that. But maybe don’t store it next to the onions! 🙂

I prefer to eat fudge a bit cool so I refrigerate mine, but it’s totally ok to leave at room temperature. No matter how you store, it’s a good idea to place parchment paper in between layers of fudge to avoid pieces sticking together.

Freezing fudge is a great way to preserve it for a long time. Wrap or store it the same way as you would refrigerate and it will last for 3-4 months. But honestly, will it even last that long?

I hope you enjoy this Simple Fudge Recipe as much as my family does. It is super easy, creamy and delicious.

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