Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable chocolate fudge recipes, ranging from classic to innovative variations. Discover the richness of traditional chocolate fudge, swirled with luscious peanut butter or infused with the zest of orange for a citrusy twist. Satisfy your vegan desires with our dairy-free fudge, crafted with creamy coconut milk and rich cacao, or explore the keto-friendly option, featuring almond butter and a hint of sea salt. Delight in the simplicity of our microwave fudge, ready in minutes, or immerse yourself in the art of making fudge from scratch, controlling every step of the process. Whichever path you choose, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards fudge perfection.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.
Provided by BOOK_WORM
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Chocolate
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
- Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
- Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is such an easy and fun recipe to make.
Provided by Jean
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Fudge Recipes Peanut Butter
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter one 9x9 inch pan.
- Combine the sugar, evaporated milk and cocoa in saucepan. Stir over high heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Lower heat to medium and continue cooking to a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat, add peanut butter and margarine. Beat by hand until creamy; pour into prepared pan. Allow to cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
CAROLINE'S CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
If you are looking for a good fudgy frosting for cake or cupcakes, this quick and easy recipe is the one you need.
Provided by Carrie Reynolds
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler. In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup of the milk. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
- Let stand until spreadable (frosting will thicken as it cools).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 37.8 g
FABULOUS FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe because of the moist texture and rich, dark chocolate flavor. Enjoy!
Provided by Charmaine Brooks
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla and melted chocolate squares. Add 1/2 the sour cream and then 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well blended.
- Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.
- Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.
- Let cool 10 minutes before icing.
- To Make Caramel Icing: First melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and boil about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil. Place pan in cold water and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Continue stirring until smooth. Spread over still warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 233.1 mg, Sugar 40 g
OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
This is a very good recipe for chocolate fudge icing. Makes enough for 2-layer cake, one 13-by-9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.
Provided by pink cook
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and salt, and stir or whisk to mix everything well.
- Add the butter and place over medium heat, stirring to melt the butter and mix everything together into a smooth, brown sauce.
- Add the milk, stir well, and bring the frosting to a boil, stirring often and adjust the heat to maintain an active but gentle boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- When the frosting begins to thicken, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla and set it aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Beat the frosting just until it thickens and looks shiny, and then spread it over the cake or the layers you want to ice.
AUNT TEEN'S CREAMY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
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
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
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES
My children always looked forward to these fudge brownies as an after-school snack. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. -Hazel Fritchie, Palestine, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add flour, mixing well. Stir in walnuts. , Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake)., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE
Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 64 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FOOLPROOF CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This classic and truly foolproof fudge recipe will be a favorite for years to come. Try one of our suggested variations or personalize the fudge by adding your favorite ingredients to the basic recipe. Fudge also makes a great homemade gift to share with family and friends.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts (optional) and vanilla.
- Spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
- Life fudge out of pan and place onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
This is the white chocolate lovers' equivalent to heaven. Creamy sweet fudge with pecans. Serve it alongside traditional chocolate fudge for a beautiful presentation.
Provided by Vicki
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate
Time 1h25m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In the top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water, heat white chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Fold melted white chocolate and pecans into cream cheese mixture. Spread into prepared baking dish. Chill for 1 hour, then cut into 1 inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 24.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
CHOCOLATE PUDDING FUDGE CAKE
This chocolate cake is very easy to make and even easier to eat! Chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, chocolate chips and sour cream make this cake extremely moist and irresistible!
Provided by BNB
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, water and eggs. Beat for 4 minutes, then mix in 2 cups chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- To make the glaze: Melt the butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave oven. Stir until smooth and drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 572.6 mg, Sugar 46.6 g
HOLIDAY WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It's a little something different from the traditional chocolate. -Gioviana Buser, Riverside, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 3 pounds (117 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, milk and remaining 3/4 cup butter; bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in baking chips and marshmallow creme until melted. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, 1-2 hours. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Fudge the easy way. Sweet, rich and delicious.
Provided by D. Brown
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line one 8 or 9 inch square pan with wax paper.
- In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the condensed milk. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped nuts and vanilla extract. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill for 2 hours or until firm. Once firm, turn fudge onto cutting board, peel off waxed paper and cut into small squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 42.2 g
CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for our Homemaker group's Christmas party. -June Lindquist, Hammond, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwavable bowl, combine milk and chocolate chips. Microwave on high until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred, about 1 minute. Stir in almonds, cherries and extract. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHIP COOKIES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully combined. Add the eggs and mix to combine. Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and mix. Add the pecans and both chocolate chips; mix until just combined.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets. Bake, rotating the sheets once halfway through, until the cookies are set, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
This is the Chocolatiest Fudgiest cake I have ever had. This is a recipe I got from my sister. I have made it a few times in the past. I am glad to have it again.
Provided by Tarynne
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together flour sugar and salt.
- Set aside.
- In separate bowl beat eggs, buttermilk, soda and vanilla.
- set aside.
- In a saucepan bring butter, cocoa and water to a boil.
- Combine 3 mixtures and mix till blended.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 13" pan.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350F degrees.
- ---Icing---.
- Make icing while cake is baking.
- Bring butter, cocoa and milk to a boil.
- pour over sugar.
- mix well.
- add vanilla and nuts.
- Pour over cake while its hot.
LAYERED MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Chocolate fudge is layered with white or colored mint fudge in this lovely holiday candy.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 2h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; add vanilla. Spread half the mixture into wax-paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Hold remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt white confectioners coating with remaining sweetened condensed milk (mixture will be thick). Add peppermint extract and food coloring (optional).
- Spread on chilled chocolate layer; chill 10 minutes longer or until firm.
- Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
CHOCOLATE WALNUT FUDGE
I love fudge and this is the best recipe I have.
Provided by LEEMA
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter an 8x8 inch dish.
- Place butter, chocolate chips and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and marshmallows. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over contents of mixing bowl. Beat entire mixture until it thickens and loses its gloss. Quickly fold in nuts and pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate several hours until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 64 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Brush the foil with butter.
- Combine 3/4 cup condensed milk, the chocolate chips and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Combine the remaining condensed milk, the peanut butter chips and a pinch of salt in a separate saucepan. Put both pans over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chips are melted and smooth.
- Spoon the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, leaving spaces between the spoonfuls. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the gaps. Brush an 8-inch square of parchment paper with butter and lay it directly on top of the fudge; press to flatten evenly and fill any gaps. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. Lift the foil to remove the fudge from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares. Store up to 1 week in an airtight container.
OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Make and share this Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kathy Sterling
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 36 Pieces, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil.
- Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
- Stir in whole milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
- Boil without stirring until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball.
- Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Do Not Stir. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
- Stir in pecans.
- Beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to loose some of its gloss.
- Quickly spread into prepared pan.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into square.
- Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your fudge. Choose a chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids for a rich, decadent flavor.
- Use a heavy saucepan: A heavy saucepan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the fudge from burning.
- Don't overcook the fudge: Overcooked fudge will be grainy and dry. Cook the fudge until it reaches a temperature of 234°F (112°C) or until it has thickened enough to hold its shape.
- Let the fudge cool completely: Fudge needs to cool completely before it can be cut and served. Allow it to cool for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Store the fudge properly: Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Chocolate fudge is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious fudge that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this chocolate fudge recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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