With just 3 ingredients, this Easy Fudge recipe proves that gourmet treats can be effortlessly simple. Rich, chocolatey goodness is just minutes away.
3 ingredient fudge
This 3 Ingredient Fudge is so easy to make, I thought it was a trick. We jokingly call it "Fudge for Dummies", because this dummy couldn't understand how something so rich and decadent could be so easy. I wanted to make this to take to work, and he had to walk me through the steps for this recipe several times, because it is just too easy to be that good! Like our Chocolate Bark and Peppermint Bark, it's great for holiday gifting (and holiday snacking).
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Ingredients
- SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS: use good quality chocolate (we like Ghiradelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chips
- SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK: canned sweetened condensed milk (DO NOT USE evaporated milk)
- CHOPPED NUTS (optional): we like walnuts, almonds or pecans
*see recipe card for quantities
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Chips: Place chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: shake the can of condensed milk and add to the chocolate chips.
- Microwave: microwave for 2-3 minutes (depending on microwave power).
- Stir: remove and mix and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add Nuts: Add chopped nuts and/or dried fruit (optional)
- Pour into Baking Dish: pour fudge mixture into a glass baking dish or bread pan (we used a 9 x 9 inch square baking dish).
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set.
- Sprinkle with more nuts and/or powdered sugar.
- Cut and serve: cut into small rectangles or squares and serve.
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Variations
- NUTS: we love chopped walnuts in our fudge, but you can use sliced almonds, pecans, or cashews as well.
- DRIED FRUIT: add dried cranberries, raisins, dates, or dried apricots
- VEGAN: substitute canned cream of coconut (coconut cream) for sweetened condensed milk, and use vegan chocolate chips.
Storage
- STORE in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week (fudge can be refrigerated, but it does not have to be).
- FREEZE cut pieces of fudge in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- THAW frozen fudge for a few hours at room temperature before serving.
FAQ
No, it does not! You can store chocolate fudge in the refrigerator, but it is fine to store it at room temperature in an airtight container.
Yes. Pour chocolate chips + sweetened condensed milk into sauce pan over low heat. Stir consistently until mixture has melted. Then pour into glass baking dish.
We like chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds), dried fruit (cranberries or raisins), or plain powdered sugar.
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Easy Fudge recipe
With just 3 ingredients, this Easy Fudge recipe proves that gourmet treats can be effortlessly simple. Rich, chocolatey goodness in minutes.
- Total Time: 7 mins
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ bags good semi-sweet chocolate chips 15 oz bag
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- Chopped nuts ( optional )
Instructions
- In a bowl add the chocolate chips.
- Shake the can of condensed milk and add to the chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes depending on microwave power.
- Remove and mix and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add chopped nuts (optional)
- Pour into a glass bread pan or a 9x9 pan.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set.
- Cut and serve
- Wait for guests ask for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Cuisine: Desserts
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 45.5 mg
- Fat: 19.7 g
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 46.6 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
- Cholesterol: 12.2 mg
Cynthia Forsythe says
WOW!!! I made the Fudge for Dummies , It was Amazing!
My husband said it was the best fudge I have ever made.
I brought some into work the next day and everyone loved it.
Thank You for this recipe, I will be making it often.
Cynthia
Keith says
Thanks so much, the comments really mean a lot. We are glad that you enjoyed the fudge and hope you enjoy recipes to come. Please let us know if you make any others.
Joice says
Thank you Paula this the best I’ve been making this candy for last five years also it’s a great go to recipe
Also I used half chocolate and half peanut butter chips
Angie says
I made this but it didn't really set up but I had to make my own sweet condensed milk and I wonder if that's why.