Chocolate Fudge
This easy chocolate fudge recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in 10 minutes—no candy thermometer needed. It’s creamy, rich, nutty, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or a quick indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus 2–3 hours chilling)
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons salted butter, plus 1/2 tablespoon for greasing
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8” baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon butter and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons butter, condensed milk, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract.
- Raise the heat to medium and stir constantly until chocolate chips begin melting. Then lower heat to finish melting until smooth and glossy.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons walnuts on top.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or until fully set.
- Cut into 1-inch squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper with butter to prevent sticking.
- Work quickly when spreading the mixture—it sets fast.
- Chop walnuts finely to avoid overwhelming texture.
- Fudge can be stored at room temp for 1 week or refrigerated for 2 weeks.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months with parchment between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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