2 Ingredient Fudge

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2 Ingredient Fudge is seriously the easiest dessert you can make this holiday season. This sweet treat is great to make last minute but truly no one has to know, it is so good.

2-Ingredient fudge with a red bow on top.

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Not only is this 2 Ingredients Fudge simple in terms of the ingredients, but it is also a super easy process compared to traditional fudge. All you need is 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to make this easy fudge.

Why This 2 ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe is a Keeper

This easy fudge takes such little total time but is so rich and delicious. It is the perfect Christmas fudge.

  • 5 Minute Prep Time: This easy fudge only requires 5 minutes of active work and 4 hours to set. No need to bake.
  • Easy Ingredients: As the title states, all you need is 2 ingredients to make this easy fudge recipe.
  • Adaptable: Use this recipe as a base to make it your own recipe, you can add nuts, crumbled cookies, marshmallow, peanut butter to your taste; you name it.
  • Gift: A perfect candy to give as a gift.

If you’re looking for more fudge inspired recipes, try these 5 Minute Fudge and Grinch Fudge and Easy 4 Ingredient Fudge

How to make this fudge ahead of time?

A tin of chocolate fudge.

Truly this fudge is easy to make any time, however you can make the fudge ahead. You can refrigerate for two weeks or up to three months in the freezer in an airtight container.

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Ingredient Notes to Make Fudge

Chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips to make this fudge, you could also use milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
  • Condensed Milk: It is important that you use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. You can also make your own sweetened condensed using this recipe from Add A Pinch.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Easy Fudge Recipes

Make 2 ingredient fudge your own by adding some of these additions.

  • Additions/ Make it 3 ingredient fudge: You could add in walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, creamy peanut butter, marshmallow swirl, crushed candy canes, caramel, potato chips, pretzels, M&M’s, cookie crumbs, etc. You can get super creative and use this recipe as a base to make our own unique sweet treat. Marshmallow and nuts will make a rocky road fudge.
  • White Chocolate Chips: Use white chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet to make mouth water white chocolate fudge. You can add a bit of vanilla extract for added flavor. Add some vanilla frosting on top for extra flavor.
  • Stove Top: If you not have a microwave, you can also make this recipe on the stove top using the double boiler method. For this method you will need a glass bowl, a saucepan, and about an inch of water over medium heat, you can watch this tutorial video on how to set up a double boiler. Add the condensed milk and chocolate chips to the bowl and remain over heat until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Mint Chocolate: Add mint chocolate chips or use a mint extract.

How to Make Two ingredient Chocolate Fudge

This is the best recipes for chocolate fudge. It is quick, easy and so delicious. It is chewy and wonderful.

These are the basic steps for making sweetened condensed milk fudge recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and nutrition information.

How to Make Christmas Fudge

These are the basic steps for making this Easy Fudge Recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

STEP 1: Prep the Pan for this Easy Recipe

First, line a 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or tin foil, you will need 2 pieces. Overlap the pieces so that the sides drape over one another. Then spray with a non stick cooking spray for easy removal.

STEP 2: Melt the Easy Chocolate Mixture

Next, in a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, make sure to stir every 30 seconds. If chocolate chips still not melted, continue to microwave and stir in 30 second intervals until chocolate is melted and completely smooth.

STEP 3: Allow Simple Recipe to Set

Then pour chocolate fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.  Once completely set, lift the overhanging parchment paper to remove the fudge from the pan and place on a cutting board.

STEP 4: Cut the Easy Chocolate Fudge to Set

Finally, use a hot, sharp knife cut into 2×2 inch squares of fudge, you should get a total of 16 perfect slices.

Recipe FAQs for 2-ingredient Easy Dessert

If your batch of fudge is not setting right, either it hasn’t hardened or it set and is now crumbly, you can actually remelted it to try again, you can add a bit more of condensed milk as needed to bring to the correct consistency.

If you’re more of a milk chocolate person, you can absolutely make milk chocolate fudge by using milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.

A stack of 2 ingredient fudge.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe for White Fudge

This easy microwave traditional chocolate fudge is easy and takes only minutes to prepare. 2 ingredient fudge is so good.

  • Warm Knife: Using a warm knife will help you easily slice into the fudge when cutting. Simply fill a glass up with hot water and allow your knife to sit in the hot water for 30 seconds to a minutes, remove wipe off the water and slice the fudge.
  • Even Fudge Slices: To get the perfect even squares, start by cutting in half vertically, then those halves in half, repeat on horizontally and you will have 16 perfect 2×2 inch fudge squares.
  • Grease Edges Well: Ensure you grease the edges of pan down well so the 2 ingredient fudge will slide right out of the pan.
  • High Altitude Directions: If you live at a higher altitude, for the best fudge results, you should lower the temperature when cooking. To be more precise, reduce the temperature 2 degrees for every 1,000 feet above sea level.
  • Decorate: Try decorating this two ingredient chocolate fudge with chocolate frosting or cream cheese frosting or festive sprinkles.
2 ingredient fudge.
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2 Ingredient Fudge

Yield: 16 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cool Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
2 Ingredient Fudge is seriously the easiest dessert you can make this holiday season. This low-effort treat is great to make last minute.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Start by lining an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper or tin foil, you will need 2 pieces. Overlap the pieces so that the sides drape over one another.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, make sure to stir every 30 seconds. If chocolate chips still not melted, continue to microwave and stir in 30 second intervals until completely smooth.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish and chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Once completely set, lift the overhanging parchment paper to remove the fudge from the pan and cut into squares.

Expert Tips

  • Warm Knife: Using a warm knife will help you easily slice into the fudge when cutting. Simply fill a glass up with hot water and allow your knife to sit in the hot water for 30 seconds to a minutes, remove wipe off the water and slice the fudge.
  • Even Fudge Slices: To get the perfect even squares, start by cutting in half vertically, then those halves in half, repeat on horizontally and you will have 16 perfect 2×2 inch fudge squares.
  • Grease Edges Well: Ensure you grease the edges of pan down well so the chocolate fudge will slide right out of the pan.
  • High Altitude Directions: If you live at a higher altitude, for the best fudge results, you should lower the temperature when cooking. To be more precise, reduce the temperature 2 degrees for every 1,000 feet above sea level.
 

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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