Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe
With only three ingredients and a quick microwave melt, this shortcut chocolate fudge offers a smoother, softer bite when compared to cooked fudge. This recipe is written to accommodate the option to stir in walnuts or leave it plain.
Servings: 16 squares
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ bags (18 ounces/510g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces/396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter cut into 2 pieces
- ½ cup (4 ounces) finely chopped walnuts optional
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Instructions
- Line an 8" or 9″ square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium size microwave1 safe bowl. Microwave the mixture on HIGH for 30 seconds, remove from the oven, and stir with a large spatula.1 and ½ bags (18 ounces/510g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 can (14 ounces/396g) sweetened condensed milk, 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- Continue heating in 20-30 second bursts, stirring well2 after each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth (it will be thick).
- Once the mixture is completely melted, add the chopped walnuts, if using, and stir until they are evenly dispersed.½ cup (4 ounces) finely chopped walnuts
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly into the pan with a spatula. Top the fudge with more chopped walnuts, if desired. Press down gently so they adhere to the top.
- Refrigerate the fudge until it is set, about 1 hour. It will also set at room temperature, it will just take longer.
- Once the fudge is set, remove it from the pan and cut it into desired sizes. Store fudge covered tightly at room temperature up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Fudge freezes well, wrapped tightly, up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
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Notes
- Microwave: you can also do this on the stovetop, if you prefer. Heat over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth.
- Stirring: do not underestimate the power of stirring to distribute heat. The mixture will continue to melt as you stir it, so give the mixture a solid 30-45 seconds of stirring before putting it back in the microwave.
Nutrition Disclosure
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Serving: 1square | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
