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Easy 5 Minute Microwave Fudge
This unbelievably easy 5-Minute Microwave Fudge will melt in your mouth! Rich, creamy, chocolatey fudge squares without the hassle of making temperamental, old-fashioned stovetop fudge.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about two cups)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk recommend Eagle Brand
- 2 tablespoons butter cold
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- Using a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips on high for one minute. Stir, then microwave again for 30 seconds. Continue microwaving in 10 second increments until chips are almost completely melted.Be sure to check and stir the chocolate frequently. The chips will hold their shape and appear to be not melt until stirred. Stop microwaving when the chips are about 90% melted. They'll finish melting from the residual heat.
- Remove from the microwave and add the condensed milk. Stir until incorporated into the chocolate.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and put it on top of the chocolate mixture in the bowl.
- Return the bowl to the microwave for another 30-45 seconds until the butter is melted. Stir well.
- Add the vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into squares and serve.
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Notes
- Be careful when microwaving - If you overheat the fudge, it will get dry and crumbly (called "seizing"). Be sure to keep an eye on it while it is heating.
- To make cutting the fudge easier and neater, heat the knife under hot running water. Wipe the blade clean between each cut.
- Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
- May be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to four weeks. I prefer to cut it into serving-sized pieces before freezing
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.