Best 10 Classic Fudge Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the creamy delight of Classic Fudge, an irresistible confection that captivates taste buds with its velvety texture and rich chocolate flavor. This timeless treat, a staple in candy shops and homemade kitchens alike, is surprisingly easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience. Whether you prefer the simplicity of traditional fudge or crave a decadent twist with variations like Peanut Butter Fudge, Rocky Road Fudge, or Salted Caramel Fudge, this article has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting Classic Fudge and its delectable variations, transforming your kitchen into a haven of sweet indulgence.

Recipes Included:

- Classic Fudge: A fundamental recipe that lays the foundation for all other fudge variations. Simple ingredients like sugar, butter, milk, and chocolate come together to create a smooth, creamy fudge that melts in your mouth.

- Peanut Butter Fudge: A delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this variation adds a nutty twist to the classic recipe. Peanut butter lovers will adore the harmonious blend of flavors in this irresistible treat.

- Rocky Road Fudge: A textural masterpiece, Rocky Road Fudge incorporates chopped walnuts, marshmallows, and chocolate chips into the classic fudge base. Each bite offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more.

- Salted Caramel Fudge: A symphony of sweet and salty, this variation elevates the classic fudge recipe with the addition of salted caramel. The perfect balance of flavors creates a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds.

Each recipe provides detailed instructions, helpful tips, and precise measurements to ensure your fudge-making journey is a resounding success. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you towards creating a delectable assortment of fudge that will satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CLASSIC FUDGE BROWNIES



Classic Fudge Brownies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 brownies, 8 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into bits
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
Pinch salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Butter and flour an (8-inch square) baking pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small heavy saucepan melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and let the mixture cool completely. Into a bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs. While still beating, add the sugar, a little at a time, and beat the mixture at high speed for 3 minutes, or until thick and pale.
  • Add in the chocolate mixture and the vanilla, and then add in the flour mixture, stirring until the mixture is blended well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake the brownies in the middle of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the brownie pulls away slightly from the sides of the pan, and a cake tester, inserted in the center, comes out with crumbs adhering to it. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC FUDGE



Ghirardelli Classic Fudge image

This classic fudge recipe combines four simple ingredients to make a rich, decadent, and chocolaty dessert.

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 2h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips
2 (4 ounce) bars Ghirardelli 100% unsweetened cacao baking bar, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with waxed paper.
  • Place all chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Stir occasionally until melted. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until combined. Mix in the pecans.
  • Spread fudge evenly into prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
  • Cut into squares using a long, sharp knife. Store in an air-tight container, at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

GHIRARDELLI CLASSIC WHITE FUDGE SAUCE



Ghirardelli Classic White Fudge Sauce image

This recipe found on the inside of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Bar wrapper. I have used this sauce over Ice Cream, and Bread Pudding as well as other dessert items and fresh fruit, it is rich but delicious and well worth the making.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
4 ounces white chocolate baking bar, broken into 1-inch pieces (1 bar)
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, combine the corn syrup, marshmallow creme, white chocolate, butter, and milk over hot, but not boiling water.
  • Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1579.3, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 385.6, Carbohydrate 288.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 166.3, Protein 8

CLASSIC FUDGE FROSTING



Classic Fudge Frosting image

Make and share this Classic Fudge Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 dash salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butter over low heat.
  • Combine sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla.
  • Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, blending well together.
  • Let stand, if necessary, until of spreading consistency, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread quickly, adding a small amt of milk if frosting thickens.

CLASSIC TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



Classic Tunnel of Fudge Cake image

This is that same cake that everyone seemed to make back in the '70's. Pillsbury discontinued their line of dry frosting mixes, and came up with their own revised version, which was NOT the same. I was thrilled to find this version in a food column from the "Minneapolis Star Tribune."

Provided by yooper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 (7 1/4 ounce) packages jiffy chocolate fudge frosting mix
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • Measure 3/4 cup of the frosting mix for the chocolate glaze.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the remaining frosting mix and flour, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Fold in the nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
  • The top of the cake will form a brownie like crust before it is done.
  • Allow to cool for 60 minutes in the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  • To make the chocolate glaze; Mix together reserved 3/4 cup frosting mix and 2 tablespoons boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  • Thin with additional boiling water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  • Spoon glaze over the cooled cake.

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SAUCE



Classic Hot Fudge Sauce image

This great hot fudge sauce recipe that I changed a bit, is from Mother's Bistro in Portland, Oregon. It is very quick to make and is perfect for topping ice cream with. I like it because it's not too sweet.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and butter to a simmer, stirring occansionly.
  • Add sugars and stir until completley dissolved. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth, making sure there are no clumps.
  • Serve immediately over ice cream.

CLASSIC HOT FUDGE SAUCE



Classic Hot Fudge Sauce image

"This fudgy sauce is scrumptious spooned over French vanilla ice cream and sprinkled with toasted pecans. Actually, I could eat the topping all by itself!" -Karen Willoughby, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, milk and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. , Stir in butter until melted. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CLASSIC FANTASY FUDGE



Classic Fantasy Fudge image

Make and share this Classic Fantasy Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 80 squares, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
12 squaressemi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • LINE 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 minute or until candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • ADD chocolate and marshmallow creme; stir until melted. Add nuts and vanilla; mix well.
  • POUR into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into squares.

TATE'S BAKE SHOP CLASSIC FUDGE BROWNIES RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Tate's Bake Shop Classic Fudge Brownies Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup salted butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8-inch square pan or line with aluminum foil and grease foil for easy removal and easier cutting. In small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, combine chocolate and vanilla. In saucepan, combine butter, sugar and water. Bring this mixture to boil. Pour hot mixture over chopped chocolate and stir till combined. Add eggs one at a time, mix well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly firm to touch. If you use toothpick inserted into center, there should be moist crumb attached. (If toothpick comes out dry and clean, brownies are overbaked.) Cool. Brownies cut best after they've been refrigerated.

CLASSIC FUDGE



Classic Fudge image

Make and share this Classic Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into pieces
14 ounces canned sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8 inch square pan with waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate and the SWEETNED CONDENSED milk in a double boiler over hot,but,not boiling water.
  • Stir the mixture occasionally until the chocolate has melted.
  • Stir in the vanilla and nuts.
  • Spread fudge evenly in prepared pan.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  • Cut when cool and firm.
  • Store, uncovered in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the fudge from scorching.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the fudge reaches the correct temperature.
  • Don't overcook the fudge: If you cook it for too long, it will become grainy and hard.
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature: It will keep for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Classic fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious batch of fudge that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this classic fudge recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #for-large-groups     #fudge     #desserts     #fruit     #finger-food     #holiday-event     #kid-friendly     #candy     #chocolate     #nuts     #stove-top     #dietary     #gifts     #low-sodium     #comfort-food     #low-in-something     #taste-mood     #equipment     #number-of-servings     #presentation

Related Topics