I’ve been trying to make goodies to make over to the neighbors but for some reason everything seems to be disappearing before I can even get it on the plate. So last night I was in the kitchen until late getting a bunch of stuff made! This fudge recipe is easy, only a few ingredients and so yummy. You could even try adding in marshmallows or topping it with various candies. Be creative! Or just eat it…..:)
Best Fudge Recipe
What you need:
- 1/2 c. cream
- can of sweetened condensed milk
- 3 c. chocolate chips(I used milk chocolate)
- 4 squares unsweetened chocolate(4 oz)
- vanilla extract
In a sauce pan, warm the cream and the sweetened condensed milk. Stir continually and do not boil.
Once the milk mixture is warmed almost to the boiling point, remove it from the heat and add in the chocolates. Stir well. Return to heat to make sure all the chocolate had melted and is smooth and creamy.
Pour into a very well greased pan or a pan lined with wax paper or tin foil. Let it cool overnight or for several hours until it’s set up.
Yum. Chocolate. Yum.
My four year old daughter and I just whipped up a batch of fudge…and are licking the bowl clean. We can’t wait for the fudge to cool! Thanks for sharing another awesome recipe! 🙂
How much and when do you add the vanilla?
Add 1/2 t. after you remove it from the heat.
ok so what did I do wrong, followed directions to a T and let it set overnight and still not solid, really have to put it on spoon to try to eat it, can not pick up wit fingers
I’m not sure Karen. If all the instructions were followed it should have turned out. Did you use any different ingredients?
More then likely you didn’t heat it to the right temp. Another thing to remember about fudge that I learned from my Grandmother is “Low and slow” so don’t try to do it on high heat it will not work. Hope this helps!
So if your fudge doesn’t set up it is most likely due to the weather. If the barometer is low you should not make candy of any kind. Wait until a sunny day for fudge making. 🙂
do you use heavy cream??
thank you
Yes, this recipe uses heavy cream or whipping cream.
Can I ask what size of condensed milk you used?
12 ounces.
How could I adapt this to make different flavors? If I add peanut butter will it change the consistency?
Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of my Grandmothers fudge recipe. 🙂
You cannot substitute cream or anything else for sweetened condensed milk. Borden’s is the most popular brand of sweetened condensed milk.
Do you let it cool at room temp on the kitchen counter, or do you put it in the fridge to cool?
You could do either, but putting it in the fridge will speed up the process! 🙂
Hi, I live in the UK, I have just been reading your wonderful fudge recipe, can you tell me if your measurements are I cup sizes, we use metric sizes here, and I didn’t want to add too much or too little, thank you. Lynn.
Yes, these are all in cup sizes.
Thank you for sharing this, I have been looking everywhere for a fudge recipe that didn’t have marshmallow cream in it!!!!
Oh… Fudge, how I love thee…
But I gotta ask about the serving plate… Is that a flattened blue mason jar? Because it is way. too. cool.
It is! I found it on Etsy several years ago 🙂
I am interested in the dish you have your fudge on. Is that a melted mason jar? Did you make that or find it?
Yes it is! I found it on Etsy a couple years ago.
Disappointed it did not include nuts. The fudge looks attractive &
yummy, but somehow, disappointing without nuts
I guess that title wasn’t a lie 😉 It looks incredible!
Mmm, fudge. Seems like a pretty simple recipe, too! I like simple. 🙂
Cream and chocolate? I’m sold! Making this tonight.
Enjoy Janeene!
This looks fabulous!
Merissa, this does look VERY good. We always have fudge at Christmas, and I love trying new recipes for it. One year I tried an amazing peanut butter fudge with chocolate topping….and could never find the recipe again. So I am pinning yours to make sure I have it on hand! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe with us at Treasure Box Tuesday! ♥
Oh my…. yum!!!!
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Hi, This sounds so simple will be making it this afternoon, so fingers crossed. (First attempt at fudge.)
So glad to run across this!! I made the marshmallow cream kind for 25 years, but haven’t had fudge since we went organic a few years ago. Thanks!
I added chopped cranberries soooooooo good. Will make for Christmas it will be pretty for neighbors gifts.
When people ask questions about your recipes that are things you have obviously left out – such as amounts or sizes of ingredients. It is the courteous thing to do to not simply answer the commentor who posed the questions in the comment area, but also to actually go in and fix your mistake in the ingredients and/or directions part of your recipe. i cannot believe the number of people who post recipes and do this, never thinking to actually correct such things so still others won’t come along with the same questions, having to read through everyone else’s comments and your answers (possibly) to find out what you SHOULD have already fixed when someone initially pointed it out to you. Thank you for your courtesy and consideration to your readers.
Maria, I’m sorry that you have had trouble. Please be aware that we do go in and fix recipes if needed and as far as comments go…it would be impossible to keep up with every single one as we get hundreds or even thousands each week. I do the best I can but my family time always comes before blog time so it can be limited.
I think she is referring to there not being a listed amount of vanilla extract, which you clarified for someone in the comments 🙂 Love your blog as we are trying to make most food from scratch now, and can’t wait to try this recipe!
Ha – love the title! But when it comes to fudge, it’s worth it, even if it’s not the healthiest! Thanks for sharing at the Thoughtful Spot!