This 3-ingredient easy chocolate fudge recipe is made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter. It’s creamy, smooth and a simple holiday treat for sharing!
Why I Love This Homemade Chocolate Fudge
- Creamy and firm: This is the best chocolate fudge recipe bursting with chocolate flavor with a smooth melt-in-your mouth texture. It’s one of our favorite fudge recipes!
- Quick and easy: Three simple ingredients make easy chocolate fudge prepped in 10 minutes and unlike old-fashioned fudge there is no boiling or thermometer required.
Recipe Ingredients
Only 3 ingredients are needed for this foolproof chocolate fudge!
- Sweetened condensed milk: This makes this easy chocolate fudge smooth and creamy!
- Semisweet chocolate chips: I love to use a high quality chocolate chip brand like Ghiradelli. You could try a combination of chips including milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
- Salted butter: Adds rich taste and the salt balances flavors.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Add-ins: Like my fantasy fudge recipe add 1/2-1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans immediately after the chocolate has melted. Add marshmallows for an easy rocky road fudge!
- Flake sea salt: Sprinkle flake sea salt on top of the fudge while still soft or add a salted caramel top like this microwave fudge.
- Extract: Add up to 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or try peppermint extract!
- Other chocolate: Use white chocolate chips for a white chocolate fudge or make peanut butter fudge with peanut butter chips. Or make a combination with chocolate peanut butter fudge.
- Gifting: This easy fudge recipe can be package in clear treat bags when you need a last minute Christmas food gift or include on a Christmas dessert board.
How to Make Chocolate Fudge
- To start making your easy fudge recipe, line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir combine and microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate has melted.
- Quickly pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan, spread evenly and press down with a spatula. Refrigerate until set then cut into squares with a plastic knife.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge
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Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (can also use milk chocolate)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter , sliced
Instructions
- Prep. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly butter and set aside.
- Combine ingredients. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add 3 cups chocolate chips, 14 ounce can condensed milk, and 4 Tablespoons butter. Microwave 1 minute at 50% power. Stir and microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate has melted, about 1 minute. Be careful not to over cook or it will become grainy.
- Pour into pan. Quickly pour into the baking dish and press down with a spatula or piece of parchment paper. Refrigerate until set.
- Store and slice. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Slice into squares. I find it easiest to cut with a plastic knife.
Notes
- Fudge with nuts: Mix in 1/2-1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans immediately after the chocolate has melted.
- Peppermint fudge: Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top immediately after you pour the chocolate in the pan.
- Flake sea salt: Sprinkle flake sea salt on top immediately after pressing into pan.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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FAQs
Yes, melt butter over medium heat then add the chocolate and stir until it is melted. Once chocolate melts, stir in sweetened condensed milk. Turn off heat and pout into prepared pan.
Store this fudge recipe in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. I love a piece of this rich, chocolatey fudge chilled but it’s great served at room temperature as well!
Yes, store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place the fudge between layers of parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Candy + Fudge, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
TO DIE FOR!! I used 2 cups semisweet and 1cup milk chocolate. The easiest recipe I have ever made and the most asked for in my home.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Love it. How can I make it a little softer?
So glad you enjoyed it Jerry! You can add a little more milk to the mixture and store at room temperature to make it a little more softer. Enjoy!
Yummy Fudge !!!!
Can I make the fudge on the stove top. I don’t have a microwave. Love making fudge and I have a few recipes for fudge that I made on the stove before
Yes I would just make sure to cook low and slow and low heat :)
This chocolate fudge turned out amazing, I love how quick and easy it was to make! I’ll definitely be making this again, thank you!
This is everything that I was wanting and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! I absolutely loved it!
I love how easy this is! So perfect for the holiday season.