Best 6 Best Creamy Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of creamy fudge, a confectionery masterpiece that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. With its velvety smooth texture, rich and decadent flavor, and endless variations, fudge is a true culinary delight. This article presents a curated collection of the best creamy fudge recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic chocolate fudge, with its deep cocoa flavor, to the nutty delight of maple walnut fudge, to the tangy twist of lemon fudge, these recipes cater to every palate. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these step-by-step guides will lead you to fudge-making success. So, prepare your taste buds for a journey of creamy bliss as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect fudge.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AUNT TEEN'S CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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This was my aunt's recipe for fudge, passed down through the family. It's better than any fudge I've ever had at the Jersey shore, and easy enough to whip up in 15 minutes or so.

Provided by Kelly Phillips

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅔ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup butter
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 26.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

EASY SOFT & CREAMY FUDGE RECIPE



Easy Soft & Creamy Fudge Recipe image

Smooth as silk, this creamy candy bar fudge makes a large batch and never turns to sugar. Be creative adding nuts, peanut butter, or candies to make your favorite flavor come to life!

Provided by Fab FruGALS

Categories     Desserts

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 6.8-ounce Symphony Bars or 20.8-ounces of milk chocolate candy bars, (I like Dove, Symphony or Toblerone Bars)
4 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream
2 sticks of butter
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 cup nuts (chopped and toasted, if desired)

Steps:

  • Begin by lining a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper. Next break up chocolate bars into a large heat-proof mixing bowl. Set up electric mixer.
  • Butter the sides of a large, lidded, heavy, pot. Pour cream and sugar into pot and stir together. Place over medium heat and stir constantly, just until it comes to a rolling boil. When it reaches this point, cover pot with lid for 1 minute and then remove the lid. Continue cooking to a soft ball stage, 230˚degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Remove pot from heat, add butter and vanilla. Let it sit in the hot candy mixture for 1 minute without stirring. Pour candy over broken chocolate bars in mixing bowl. Do not scrape the pan. Beat fudge until very smooth with beaters. Add stir-ins, nuts, peanut butter, or candies at this point. Pour into prepared pan, cover and refrigerate till set, preferably overnight.
  • To cut, using the parchment paper, lift the slab of fudge to a cutting board. Cut with a sharp knife or pizza cutter into even squares. Keep refrigerated in a sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



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This recipe belongs to my mother and it is the creamiest peanut butter fudge ever.

Provided by Janet Awaldt

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Peanut Butter

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (16 ounce) jar peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, brown sugar, butter and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and boil for 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallow creme until well incorporated and melted. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth; spread in prepared pan. Let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 139.9 mg, Sugar 49.4 g

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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I clipped this recipe from a December 1983 issue of The Charlotte (NC) Observer, which was running a contest to see who made the best fudge. This recipe won in the "Plain Chocolate Fudge" category (no additives such as nuts). I made this for presents at the holidays and now my grown kids are making it for gifts themselves. I buy disposable aluminum pans approx 5x8-inch so I can just wrap them up and give them as gifts. This recipe makes three pans-full.... or two 8x8-inch pans of fudge.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 128 1 in squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter (no margarine)
25 large marshmallows, cut in quarters
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, cut up
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 1/2 ounces milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter two 8x8-inch or three 5x8-inch pans.
  • In a large heavy pot (I use a dutch oven size pot), mix together sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter; stir to mix.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Then let boil for 2 minutes, not stirring.
  • NOTE: You need to move quickly during the next couple of steps so have the marshmallows and chocolate squares cut up and cut open the bags of chocolate chips.
  • Turn off heat but leave pot on the burner.
  • Add marshmallows, quickly stirring until melted.
  • Add each chocolate separately in the order listed in the recipe, quickly stirring until melted.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Let cool.
  • Fudge tastes better each day --- if it lasts!

THE ORIGINAL FANTASY FUDGE



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This recipe used to be found on the back of a well known brand of marshmallow cream. Many were surprised when it was changed. This is the original! You may find that most packages of chocolate chips are 10 ounces now; 12 ounces of chocolate chips is roughly 2 cups.

Provided by CAVAMom

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 117

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups white sugar
¾ cup margarine
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a full boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and thoroughly combined. Beat in marshmallow creme, walnuts, and vanilla extract. Transfer fudge to the prepared pan and let cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until the holidays. Be sure to use a stand mixer-I burnt out the motor of my hand mixer when I tried it on this recip. Now that's thick and delicious fudge! -Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 pounds (150 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Place chocolate chips, remaining butter and marshmallow creme in bowl of a stand mixer., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and milk. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 8 minutes. Slowly add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, beating on medium speed until fudge begins to hold its shape, 3-5 minutes. Beat in vanilla. If desired, stir in walnuts. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, 1-2 hours., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Layer between waxed paper in an airtight container; refrigerate. , Freeze option: Freeze fudge in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the fudge from scorching.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fudge: Overcooked fudge will be grainy and crumbly. To prevent this, remove the fudge from the heat as soon as it reaches the desired temperature.
  • Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of the fudge: This is the most accurate way to ensure that the fudge is cooked to the proper temperature.
  • Stir the fudge constantly while it is cooking: This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing and the fudge from becoming grainy.
  • Be patient: Making fudge takes time. Don't rush the process, or you will end up with a subpar product.

Conclusion:

Creamy fudge is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just for a snack, these tips will help you create the perfect batch of creamy fudge. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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