Fudge Recipe
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Fudge Recipe
Description
The fudge is made by gently melting chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and thick. Butter is rubbed inside a prepared dish to enable easy removal once the fudge sets after cooling for several hours. After pouring the chocolate mixture into the dish and smoothing it out, it is left to chill at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm. The fudge cuts easily into squares and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
This recipe is versatile and lends itself well to customization by adding ingredients such as toasted nuts, flavor extracts (like vanilla, mint, or coffee), or mix-ins like sprinkles or crushed candies for added texture and flavor variations. One can even use cookie cutters to create thematic shapes once the fudge sets, ideal for festive occasions. Using low heat ensures the chocolate mixture melts smoothly without seizing, and using chopped bar chocolate instead of chips can improve the final texture.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter softened
- 4 cups chocolate chips 720g
- 2 (14-ounce/396g) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Fully line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper so the bottom and sides are covered and excess hangs over the sides of the pan. Rub the butter all over the foil or parchment to help it peel off later.
- Add the chocolate chips and condensed milk to a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
- Scoop the chocolate mixture into your prepared dish and smooth it with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool completely and set, about 3 hours, or chill for 2 hours.
- When your fudge has set, remove the slab from the baking dish by peel lifting up the foil using the excess as handles. Peel off the foil and cut the fudge into squares with a sharp knife. You can enjoy the fudge immediately or wrap it in parchment or wax paper and store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
- The chocolate mixture must be melted over low heat to avoid overheating and breaking the fudge consistency.
- Chopped bar chocolate melts more smoothly than chocolate chips, which contain stabilizers.
- You can customize this fudge by stirring in toasted nuts, extracts like vanilla or mint, or sprinkled toppings before it sets.
- After setting, use cookie cutters on the fudge slab to form holiday or thematic shapes.
- Store fudge in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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