🍫 Easy Chocolate Fudge (No-Fail Version)
🧂 Ingredients:
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3 cups (525g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
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1 can (14 oz / 400g) sweetened condensed milk
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins:
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
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Crushed peppermint, mini marshmallows, or toffee bits
🥣 Instructions:
1. Line the pan:
Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking dish with parchment or foil. Lightly grease.
2. Melt ingredients:
In a medium saucepan over low heat (or using a double boiler):
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Combine chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
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Stir constantly until melted and smooth (don’t overheat).
3. Add flavoring:
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and any optional add-ins.
4. Pour and chill:
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Pour mixture into the lined pan. Smooth the top.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
5. Cut and serve:
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Lift out, cut into squares, and enjoy!
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Can also be frozen (layer with parchment paper) for up to 3 months.
🔁 Variations:
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Peanut Butter Swirl: Add spoonfuls of peanut butter before chilling and swirl in with a knife.
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Dark Chocolate: Use bittersweet chocolate for a deeper flavor.
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Mint Fudge: Add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract + crushed candy canes on top.
Want a microwave version, vegan/dairy-free fudge, or white chocolate raspberry swirl version next?