This 5 Minute Fudge is the perfect treat. It is so quick and easy to make and is so sweet. You can customized it in so many different ways. It is creamy, chocolatey and delicious.
The 5 Minute Fudge is perfect for gift giving. Wonderful for holiday platters or for Saturday movie nights. You will love how easy it is and your family will love how delicious it turns out.
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What We Love About This 5 Minute Fudge Recipe
The feature ingredient in this recipe is of course the chocolate but also sweetened condensed milk. What is that? Find out in Bon Appetit.
- 5 Minute Candy: Have a delicious candy in just five minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry. Make it any night of the week.
- Family Friendly: Kids love this fudge recipes with condensed milk.
- Adaptable: Can add tsp or two of any sprinkles, candies or nuts that you like or even little Christmas cupcake toppers like a wreath etc.
Ingredient Notes for Sweetened Condensed Milk Fudge
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: A 12 ounce bag. You can use any variety of chocolate even sugar free varieties.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: One can.
- Vanilla Extract: This brings a richness to the fudge.
- Salt: A nice bit of sea salt on top.
Equipment Needed for Old Fashioned Fudge
How to Make 5 Minute Fudge
These are the basic steps for making eagle brand fudge. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: PREP
First, line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper leaving overhang on each side for easy removal.
STEP 2: MELT
Next, place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for one minute; remove from microwave and stir to combine. If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds to fully melt the chocolate; stir until chocolate is smooth and then stir in the vanilla.
STEP 3: SET
Finally, pour into the prepared pan and cool completely before you slice into squares.
Prep and Storage Tips for Fudge Recipe with Condensed Milk
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
This fudge can be made up to two weeks in advance and placed in an airtight container or place in the refrigerator for a month. Therefore, it is a great make ahead treat.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the easy fudge recipe in an airtight container or wrap well with plastic wrap and store in the fridge.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
This chocolate fudge can be kept in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use a sugar free chocolate chip for this basic recipe. Use a low fat sweetened condensed milk.
Indeed, nuts are wonderful in fudge mixture. Try adding pecans, walnuts, almonds or whatever you like.
Of course, this recipe is great for gift giving. so make extra, especially around the holidays.
Yes, try using dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips for peanut butter fudge, butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips as your chocolate mixture.
Expert Tips for Making This Homemade Fudge Recipe
- Add Candies: Garnish with your favorite candies, marshmallows, green cherries etc. to taste.
- Variation tip: Currants, dried cranberries or other fruit can be added to white chocolate fudge.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Cook on the stove over a pot of water on medium heat. Boil water in a saucepan and place a bowl on top and melt the chocolate that way. Use a candy thermometer for perfect consistency.
- Pan: Use an 8-inch pan for a thicker fudge.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with different chocolate for a fun look. White chocolate or colored chocolate with different flavor.
- Dietary consideration tip: Fat free sweetened condensed milk or sugar free chocolate to make it more calorie conscious.
What to Serve with 5 Minute Fudge Recipe
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5 Minute Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1 CAN
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper leaving overhang on each side for easy removal.
- Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat on high for one minute; remove from microwave and stir to combine.
- If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds to fully melt the chocolate; stir until chocolate is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Allow to completely cool before cutting in squares.
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Expert Tips
- Add Candies: Garnish with your favorite candies, marshmallows, green cherries etc. to taste.
- Variation tip: Currants, dried cranberries or other fruit can be added to white chocolate fudge.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Cook on the stove over a pot of water on medium heat. Boil water in a saucepan and place a bowl on top and melt the chocolate that way. Use a candy thermometer for perfect consistency.
- Pan: Use an 8-inch pan for a thicker fudge.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with different chocolate for a fun look. White chocolate or colored chocolate with different flavor.
- Dietary consideration tip: Fat free sweetened condensed milk or sugar free chocolate to make it more calorie conscious.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This is super easy, delicious, and really cute as a gift! I’ll definitely be making this again.
This was easy and delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
This 5-minute fudge is so irresistible! It is so easy and quick to make. It is so creamy and delicious! Highly recommended!
My kids can’t get enough of these treats. This 5-minute fudge is so satisfying and so sweet. This is a new family favorite! Must-try!
Soooo easy and yummy. Thanks.
I have always made this recipe with chocolate chips and butter scotch chips
I like the addition of butterscotch! YUM!
This recipe is so easy! No double boilers, no steam getting into the chocolate to “seize up” the fudge, no grainy sugar granules… LOVE it!
Why are marshmallows not used as in other 5 minute fudge recipes?
This 5-minute fudge is so fabulous! It’s perfect for holiday gift giving. In a few weeks I’ll be whipping up several more batches to send to work with my husband. Thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe!