Easy Chocolate Fudge
Everyone loves a classic, old-fashioned chocolate fudge! It’s a fun dessert for holidays or parties, and it’s fun to make too. Kids and adults alike will devour this chocolatey treat! This homemade fudge recipe is so easy to make, you’ll want to start making it all the time. And it’s easy to create different flavor variations with this recipe as the base. No matter when you serve it, or what other ingredients you might add, this chocolate fudge recipe will delight anyone who tries it. Once I show you how to make chocolate fudge at home, you’ll be making it for every occasion. It’s such a fun treat to have around, any time. There’s nothing better than biting into a little square of decadent chocolate like this.
Chocolate Fudge Ingredients
For this homemade chocolate fudge recipe, you only need 5 simple ingredients.
Chocolate: Use semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chocolate base. Sweetened Condensed Milk Butter: Use unsalted butter. Salt: Salt helps to balance out the sweetness. Vanilla Extract: A little bit of pure vanilla extract creates the perfect flavor. Optional Ingredients: If you want to mix other things in, or add toppings, consider flaky sea salt, pecans, walnuts, or another flavored extract.
How to make Chocolate Fudge
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Variations
This chocolate fudge recipe is so delicious just as it is. But it also works great as a base recipe for other types and flavor variations. You can easily add other ingredients into this homemade fudge to create something different! Here are some ideas.
Peppermint Chocolate Fudge: Just replace the vanilla extract with peppermint extract to add a minty twist. This would be perfect for Christmas! You could even add some peppermint or candy cane bits on top. Nutty Fudge: If you’re a fan of nuts, add pecans, walnuts, cashews, or any kind of nut as a topping. You can mix them into the chocolate as well, but I’d recommend using small pieces if you do that for easier chewing. Caramel Chocolate Fudge: Add caramel into the fudge mixture or drizzle it on top before it sets.
Does fudge need to be refrigerated?
No, homemade fudge does not need to be refrigerated at any point. It can set at room temperature, and it can be stored at room temperature too. If you prefer, you CAN refrigerate it to set or store, but it’s not necessary.
Can I add other ingredients to this chocolate fudge recipe?
Absolutely! This 5 ingredient chocolate fudge recipe has such a deliciously simple flavor. But you can easily add other ingredients to change it up. Check the variations section above for some ideas!
How do you store homemade fudge?
This fudge recipe yields a good amount, so you’ll definitely want to store and keep it until you eat it all up. You can store it at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or even in the freezer!
Room Temperature: Store it in an airtight container at room temp, for up to 1 week. This is my preferred method if I plan to eat the fudge pretty quickly. Refrigerator: If you want the fudge to keep a little bit longer, layer it between sheets of wax paper or parchment paper, in an airtight container. Then keep it in the fridge up to 2-3 weeks. Freezer: For long-term storage, freeze your homemade fudge. Wrap it tightly in one or two layers (wax paper and aluminum foil is ideal), then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will keep for 2-3 months. Let it thaw out in the fridge before serving.
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You’re going to love making this homemade fudge! And you’re going to love eating it even more. Once you see how easy it is to make, this chocolate fudge recipe will be a regular treat at your house.
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