Quick Chocolate Fudge
- 10m Prep Time
- 5m Cook Time
- 1h 15mReady In
About 1 ½ pounds; 64 pieces This is the easiest fudge we know. It requires no thermometer or special cooling technique; just melt everything together, pour into a pan, and let the mixture cool.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 12 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
- (1 ½ cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or buttered foil that extends over two sides. Place in a heatproof bowl or microwave-safe glass bowl: 12 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips; One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
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Step 2.
Heat over a pan of hot water, stirring until melted, or microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted and smooth, gently stirring after each interval, 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes total. If desired, stir in: (1 ½ cups walnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped)
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Step 3.
Transfer the fudge to the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula, dipping it in hot water as needed. Let stand for at least 1 hour. Remove the fudge from the pan and peel off the foil or parchment paper. Cut the fudge into 1-inch squares and store.