Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe (2024)

Today's2 ingredient chocolatefudge recipeis seriously delicious,looksgorgeousand most important of all, isincredibly easy to make!

Be sure to check out my recipe video so you can see just how easy this is to make!

It's so simplethat my 6 year old could make it, so this fudge is a really greathomemade gift idea that children could easily make forteachers,friends or relatives,at Christmas or indeed throughout the year.

I make batch after batch of this every year for my family and friends at Christmas, and it never fails to impress, so I thought it was about time I shared the recipe!

The great thing about this recipe is that it can be customised to make endless varieties and flavours, so it never gets dull. You just take the basic recipe and mix in extras or add tasty toppings for a different fudge to suit every taste!

It's alsoincredibly quick to make - Imade 3 batches in one golast week, creating6 different flavours, and the whole process took me about 15 minutes from start to finish!

You can literally have a large slab of fudge setting in the fridge 5 minutes from starting making it - it doesn't get much quicker than that!

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients (fills 1tray- approx.6small slabs)

1 400g tin condensed milk
500g Dark Chocolate
or
500g Milk Chocolate
or
600g White Chocolate

(Optional extras): Toppings of your choice*

Method

Line a smallrectangular bakingtrayor cake tin with baking parchment. If you don't have any, tin foil also works.

Break or chop the chocolate of your choice into pieces and place in a large microwavable bowl. Pour over the condensed milk and mix together well.

Pop the bowl into the microwave and heat in short bursts of around 30 seconds, taking it out and stirring in between, until the chocolate has almost melted. Be careful not to overheat.

Once the chocolate is melted, beat well with a wooden spoon until it all comes together smoothly. If you would like to mix anything into the fudge, throw it in at this point and stir to mix in.

Tip into the tin and spread around so it is in an even layer in the tin. Use a palette knife or spatula to smooth the top down. Ifusing toppings, add at this point, pushing them into the fudgequickly before it sets.

Pop the tray of fudgeinto the fridge and leave to set. Once it has set hard, take it out andcut into pieces. I like to cut mine into 6 mini slabs, scoring lines into the top and packing in cellophane bags to give as gifts.

*Suggested topping or flavourings to mix in:

Vanilla Essence:a tsp of vanilla essence givessome lovelyextra flavour and is particularly good in the dark chocolate fudge - mix in before beating.

Dried fruit: Cranberries arelovely atChristmas, or try raisins, blueberries, cherries,freeze dried strawberries (gorgeous in thewhite chocolate fudge), dried banana chips or a mix of whatever you have in the cupboard. I used a great 'berries and cherries' mix to top some of my dark chocolate fudge this time.

Nuts: Chopped or whole nuts work well - mix in or use to top the fudge (or do both!). Walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias or flaked almonds all work well.

Chopped or smashed candy cane: I popped a couple of candy canes into a plastic bag and crushed them with a rolling pin to top the other half of my dark chocolate fudge - but it this would work well with all three kinds of chocolate.

Marshmallows: Mix big marshmallows into the fudge or use mini marshmallows to top - there are some really fun seasonal shaped marshmallows around at this time of year that you could use to top the fudge too.

Chunks of contrasting chocolate: mix chunks of milk chocolateinto white chocolate fudge or vice versa or press pieces of chocolate into the top. I added milky way magic stars to the top of my white chocolate fudge, but buttons, jazzies, maltesers, smarties or chocolate chips would also work well.

Swirled double chocolate fudge: make up two batches of contrasting fudge (e.g. white chocolate at milk chocolate)and swirl them together in the tin.

If you only want one batch, halve the recipe and put half of a tin of condensed milk in each bowl of chocolate.

Sprinkles: Top plain chocolate fudge with sprinkles of your choice - there are some great seasonal sprinkles available in most supermarkets or online. Try red and white nonpareils on dark chocolate, or snowflake sprinkles on white chocolate.

I sent most of the fudge off toSmall Child'sschool Christmas Fayre,I hopeit was enjoyed by whoever purchased it!

Hopefully I've managed to give you plenty of ideas so you can make this fudge your own! Can you think of any other toppings to add?

Grace

Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe (6)

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

This 2 Ingredient 5 minute simple fudge recipe is brilliant for easy edible gift idea that kids can make themselves!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Gift

Cuisine: British, Vegetarian

Servings: 52 pieces

Author: Grace Hall

Ingredients

  • 400 g tin condensed milk
  • 500 g Dark Chocolate
  • or
  • 500 g Milk Chocolate
  • or
  • 600 g White Chocolate
  • Optional extras: Toppings of your choice. (See notes.)

Instructions

  • Line a smallrectangular bakingtrayor cake tin with baking parchment. If you don't have any, tin foil also works.

  • Break or chop the chocolate of your choice into pieces and place in a large microwavable bowl. Pour over the condensed milk and mix together well.

  • Pop the bowl into the microwave and heat in short bursts of around 30 seconds, taking it out and stirring in between, until the chocolate has almost melted. Be careful not to overheat.

  • Once the chocolate is melted, beat well with a wooden spoon until it all comes together smoothly. If you would like to mix anything into the fudge, throw it in at this point and stir to mix in.

  • Tip into the tin and spread around so it is in an even layer in the tin. Use a palette knife or spatula to smooth the top down. Ifusing toppings, add at this point, pushing them into the fudgequickly before it sets.

  • Pop the tray of fudgeinto the fridge and leave to set. Once it has set hard, take it out andcut into pieces. I like to cut mine into 6 mini slabs, scoring lines into the top and packing in cellophane bags to give as gifts.

Video

Notes

*Suggested topping or flavourings to mix in:

Vanilla Essence: particularly good in the dark chocolate fudge - mix in before beating.

Dried fruit; Cranberries, raisins, blueberries, cherries,freeze dried strawberries (gorgeous in thewhite chocolate fudge), dried banana chips or a mix of whatever you have in the cupboard.

Nuts; Walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamias or flaked almonds - Chopped or whole nuts, mix in or use to top the fudge (or do both!).

Chopped or smashed candy cane.

Marshmallows: Mix big marshmallows into the fudge or use mini marshmallows to top.

Chunks of contrasting chocolate: mix chunks of milk chocolateinto white chocolate fudge or vice versa or press pieces of chocolate into the top. Milky way magic stars, buttons, jazzies, maltesers, smarties or chocolate chips would also work well.

Swirled double chocolate fudge: make up two batches of contrasting fudge (e.g. white chocolate at milk chocolate)and swirl them together in the tin. If you only want one batch, halve the recipe and put half of a tin of condensed milk in each bowl of chocolate.

Sprinkles: Try red and white nonpareils on dark chocolate, or snowflake sprinkles on white chocolate.

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Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

How to make a fudge set? ›

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What to do if fudge didn t set? ›

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge:

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight.

What causes fudge to not set up? ›

Homemade Fudge Doesn't Always Set

If your fudge doesn't firm up after a few hours, you either have too high an amount of liquid to sugar, or your mixture hasn't reached the soft-ball stage. Using a candy thermometer can help home cooks avoid this problem.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
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How long do you boil fudge to get to soft ball stage? ›

How long does it take to make fudge:
  1. about 18 min to reach boiling.
  2. about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
  3. 60 minutes to cool.
  4. 28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
  5. 4 hours to set.

What makes fudge softer? ›

If you don't heat your fudge to a high enough temperature, you'll end up with a soft product. And if you heat the mixture too much, your fudge may be harder than you'd like.

What consistency should fudge be before it sets? ›

The fudge is ready when a candy thermometer reads between 112°C to 114°C (234°F to 237°F) or the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. Let the mixture cool before beating.

Should fudge be refrigerated to set? ›

Fudge is best stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 weeks wrapped up in its original wax paper. NEVER REFRIGERATE your fudge as this will draw out the moisture and leave you with dry, crumbly fudge.

Can you use evaporated milk instead of milk in fudge? ›

Evaporated milk is often called for in fudge recipes, for the creamy milkiness it imparts, and this Rocky Road Fudge is no exception.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

Can you mess up fudge? ›

If your fudge is tough, hard, or grainy, then you may have made one of several mistakes: You may have overcooked it, beaten it too long, or neglected to cool it to the proper temperature.

What is the best pan to make fudge in? ›

Secondly, the pot's material should allow for good heat distribution hence your top choice should be copper cookware or a pot with a copper core. Copper's exceptional heat conductivity offers unparalleled temperature control, an asset when working with finicky ingredients like sugar.

How to fix fudge that is too soft? ›

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream.

Why won't my 3 ingredient condensed milk fudge set? ›

This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool. Heat in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring well between each to ensure everything is melting evenly.

How long does it take for fudge to set on the counter? ›

Proper fudge will set after sitting at room temperature for about 4 hours. Understand that cooking the fudge properly is the skirmish before the war. The real test of your mettle will occur when you beat the fudge, and learn to master the fine art of turning and pouring. And if it doesn't work out it's okay!

Can you freeze fudge to set it? ›

Freeze to set: Move the pan to the freezer to speed up the set time. Cut and enjoy: After 30 minutes in the freezer cut the fudge into squares. Enjoy!

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