Here’s a simple, reliable 5-minute fudge recipe that actually works (no candy thermometer needed):
🍫 5-Minute Fudge (Quick & Easy)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 can (14 oz / ~400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Melt everything
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter.
- Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted.
- Add flavor
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Set the fudge
- Pour mixture into a lined or greased small pan.
- Spread evenly.
- Chill
- Refrigerate for about 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut and serve
- Slice into small squares and enjoy.
🍯 Optional add-ins:
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts)
- Peanut butter swirl
- Crushed cookies
- Sea salt on top
- Marshmallows
⚡ Tips for perfect fudge:
- Keep heat low to avoid burning chocolate.
- Don’t overcook once melted—stop as soon as it’s smooth.
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A microwave 2-minute fudge version
- A no-condensed-milk fudge
- Or a healthy high-protein fudge alternative
