Instant Chocolate Fudge
Are you a fudge lover? I have the perfect treat for you! I found this recipe back in July on the wonderful blog Chocolate, Chocolate and More! This website was created by Joan. Unfortunately, you may have heard that she recently passed away. Such tragic and shocking news to everyone! The blogging world has decided to honor her today as it is also National Chocolate Day. A perfect day for such a chocolate lover like Joan. Please visit her blog regularly to keep it going!!! Be sure to make her fudge, too. It is fabulous. You may also love Death By Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake. This fudge comes together very quickly! 2 ingredients is all you need or create this Instant Fudge! Serve this up at your next party and wow all of your guests. Just keep the simplicity of the recipe a secret! Let them think you worked extra hard to create this dessert!
#chocolateforjoan
You’ll need:
8×8 pan
Parchment Paper
Offset Spatula to smooth the fudge!
Instant Fudge
Ingredients
- 14 ounces can Sweetened Condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Microwave the milk and chips for 1 minute.
- Stir until smooth adding 15 seconds at a time back in the microwave if not smooth.
- Pour into an 8x8 pan lined with parchment.
- No need to spread it to corners-it will be thicker if you don't.
- Let it set up-can place in fridge.
- Cut and eat, eat, eat!
Adapted from Chocolate, Chocolate and more!
Mary says
This fudge is a great choice for remembering Joan. She was all about the easy, uncomplicated desserts and she LOVED fudge. I remember her excitement over this recipe this past summer. She had no patience for the thought of waiting until the holidays to enjoy your favorite treats!
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Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I love that you remember her excitement over this recipe-makes it even more special!!!
bernice says
if you do not use a microwave how can it be done looks delish
Jess says
You can make on the stove top as well. Just keep it on maybe low and slowly melt the chocolate.
Angelica says
Double boiler method perhaps?
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I love this easy fudge recipe of Joan’s!! I’m gonna miss that sweet, kind, funny lady to pieces 🙂
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Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
So sad!!!
Teri Giese says
Only began following blogs in March, but Joans’was one of my first. Hubby loves chocolate and I love to bake and cook so… Seems all the blogs I follow say the same wondrous things about Joan. Have a board on Pinterest in honor of Joan, “The Best of Chocolate”.Goal is to pin ALL of Joans’creations, but also those of her friends as well. You all spread her love and shared. Personal stories about Joan. Her spirit will live on, as well as her blog. Pray for the family and all if you to find peace and comfort at this time. Such a wonderful, be it all too short, life and legacy Joan has!
Mara Patmore says
I also found this recipe, but it added a teaspoon of vis ills extract – yummy!
Martha Rpbertson says
You can find these in all sizes wherever Wilton Cake Supplies are sold…I find most things I need at Joann Fabrics and Michael’s.
Tina Festorazie says
Awesome recipe. Does anyone know where I can get the smoothing tool (spatula) used in the photo? Thank you.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
amazon— http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=parchment%20paper&linkCode=ur2&tag=hugcooxox-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=52XSJSQJ55VE65TS
Candy Ferren says
You can get them in different sizes at Bed Bath and Beyond…I have large and small
Sharon Gardner says
pampered chef
peggy says
i need a little advice i have made this fudge twice is i do excatly what it says it always stick to the pan what am i doing wrong
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Are you using nonstick foil?
Sharon says
Are you using partchment paper??
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yes
Sue says
Said to use parchment paper.
Margaret Worsham says
I used parchment paper and it did stick to paper. Next time I will lightly butter.
Donald says
My fudge won’t set up
michael says
If at all handy and own a vise you can bend a cake frosting knife to this shape if you can’t find one.
Karyn Davidson says
Hi, go to a commercial kitchenware supplier.
sandra henderson says
I have used wax paper works
jyoti says
I tried this recipe with chocolate bar..
I chopped chocolate n poured hot condensed milk on it..n thn microwave it on high for 30 secs thn again 30csecs..bt i wasnt able to cut it coz it was too loose to cut so i microwaved again bt theresult was same…y my fudge remainsso soft?
Darlene says
Probably not enough chocolate in the batch to make it firm up. Did you use 16 oz of chopped chocolate and was it a firm chocolate bar to begin with. (there are firmer and softer chocolate bars on the market).
Try adding more chocolate to the mixture, it may firm it up. Or use some powdered (aka #10, Confectionery or Icing) sugar. That will also firm it up for you.
hth
Here Gardner says
Had the same problem, fudge too soft, thank you , will add more or a ” hardier ” chocolate , my mokos love this chocolate fudge ????????????
Sharon says
You has to bring to a rolling boil for 6 full minutes, that is the key problem if your fudge was to soft.
Ruthie says
good & tasty I added mini marshmallows & made balls & pressed in gently red/green mini M&M’s for Christmas cookie trays! Be creative Oh<Ithen store in freezer in airtight tupperware or container. When serving no need to defrost it'll be edible.
tammy says
Looks yummy
Susan Cassady says
If I were allowed to eat this, I would definitely be in the kitchen making it right now. Maybe I’ll make some for my girls for the holidays.
roxanne says
I’ve been making fudge this way for years; don’t even remember where I found it – maybe on a can of Eagle Brand… I usually make several batches this time of year for us, the kids, the neighbors…
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yum!!
Cynthia says
I tried is an my fudge never hardened up. I could cut it, but it wasn’t firm enough to hold the cut. Suggestions?
Thx
CRrie says
This recipe is on the Eagle brand condensed milk can. I’ve been making it for years
Evelyn says
Can you add walnuts? If so, how much for this recipe? Thanks.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I would try a half cup and see if you want more.
Terry says
Consider Substituting:
Butterscotch Chips
Cherry Chips with thin layer of melted Chocolate Chips on top
White Chocolate Chips with a tint of green food coloring and a hint of Mint flavoring to taste
18 oz. Creamy p-nut butter and one can of white prepared frosting for a rich creamy Fudge. (also makes a nice top layer over the original Chocolate Fudge …. but use one size larger pan or it will be too
thick)
Consider the pink cherry batch over the mint green one for a pretty Spring treat.
Use your imagination with flavors and colors.
heather says
Can I melt this down in a double boiler? Trying to rid the microwave from our lives.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
sure!
debi says
I use 3 cups of chips. It is so easy. I have used white chips and added peppermint pieces. I have also added dried cherries and golden raisins to white chips.
Lynn says
I use 3 cups of chocolat chips me too…..But I use the small can of Eagle Bran, and 1 cup of nuts.
Gail P says
I love making this quick and easy fudge but I make an addition of a stick of butter or 1/2 cup of peanut butter. It comes out softer but cuts beautifully and has a better texture. I also like to add tons of chopped nuts. My favorite version is chocolate peanut butter with walnuts. This is equally good if not sweeter using butterscotch chips or a combination of chips. The sky’s the limit!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Oooh I am going to try it YOUR way!!! U use a whole stick of butter huh? Mmmmmmm!!!
Gail P says
Yes, a whole stick of butter. It needs to be refrigerated until it sets up and that means the butter gets firm again. It’s so hard to wait once you smell that delicious chocolate aroma in the house.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Gail-tried it -loved-made a video-stay tuned! Thanks for the butter idea!!!
LaDonna says
So what would you use to make it peanut butter flavor? This is so good, but I thought about using a little choc. almond bark tosee it would firm up a little more.
Crystal says
Use peanut butter chips.
Gail P says
A common mistake people make is in using evaporated milk thinking it’s the same as sweetened condensed – NO WAY! That would leave the fudge runny.
donna says
I have also been using this recipe for years. It also makes great truffles. Just ad flavoring and your favorite to roll the finished truffle or dip them in chocolate. Great gifts. Yum
Kate says
I made this last night but it didn’t set like the picture. Can I reheat and add more chocolate?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I am not sure that would work. 🙁
Debra says
Just wanted to say thank you for all the great recipes. You make the dishes so easy.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
Awww thanks for your awesome message!!!
Kristin says
Hi
I was wondering if this stays set enough to sit out of the fridge at all? I like that there isn’t all the added sugar of other recipes, but I am thinking it probably melts really quickly.
Thanks!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
depends how cool your house is
Carlile says
Just made these and I’m super excited to see how they turn out love these quick easy treats !! Xx
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
was it good?
Christina T says
Can this recipe be converted to Rocky road by adding nuts and mini marshmallows, or does that change the recipe too much? And if so, at what point do I add these?
Jackie says
It will work. My kids loved the Rocky Road Fudge I made for Christmas!
Donald Dennis says
I made this but it not get it was kind of soft and chewy,any suggestings?
Donald says
Won’t set up
Dedra says
Can I substitute the chocolate chips for almond bark? If so, should I alter the amount? Thank you!! I’ve made this recipe many, many times with the chips and it is delicious!!! However, I’m out of chips. But have plenty of bark! LOL! Thanks again!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
no!! lol
Dedra says
OR, can you use Wilton Candy Melts?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
no not for this
Sheila says
I will be trying this out very soon! Do you think dark chocolate chips would melt and set up the same as the semi-sweet?
Marilyn Lund says
I am wondering if I can use Dark Choc Chips??????
Leslie Anne says
Want to try this one today. Love fudge.Sure looks delicious!
Love the questions and answers on here. So easy to get the answer you are looking for, about this recipe. Thank you!
Nancy Downs says
Can milk chocolate morsels be used in place of semi sweet?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yes
Nancy says
I went ahead and made it earlier with 3 cups of chips, a cube of butter and a big dollop of peanut butter and it set up great. The simplest fudge ever, love it….
Joni says
Can I make this with coconut instead of nuts
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
sure