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 good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

To fix oily, hard or grainy fudge, scoop the fudge back into a pot with about a cup of water. Cook it over low heat until the fudge dissolves. Then bring the fudge back up to the temperature specified in the recipe and follow the remaining steps. The flavor may be slightly diluted, but the texture will be improved.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

What to do if fudge didn t set? ›

It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. ... If it's overcooked (resulting in grainy fudge) or undercooked (resulting in poor setting) all you really need to do is add a bit of cream, reheat the fudge to the target temperature, and let it set again.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush at the beginning of cooking to dissolve sugar crystals stuck to the sides. Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again. The mixture may seize and become grainy. Use a candy thermometer or conduct a cold water test to check if the fudge is done.

Why shouldn t you stir fudge after it reaches the correct temperature? ›

Without stirring or agitating the pot, allow the fudge to cool to 130°F (54°C)—or even lower! Harold McGee says that “candy texture is affected by the syrup temperature at which crystallization begins,” and this is the temperature where the seeds can form correctly.

What makes high quality 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 causes fudge not to harden? ›

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 went wrong with my 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 can I do with ruined fudge? ›

Good use of failed fudge: fudge that is too hard, too soft, too runny, too sugary, too chewy, etc. Proportions are as follows: for every 2 cups (roughly 1 pound yield) of any failed fudge that is not runny, you'll need 1 egg, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and ½ cup milk. If fudge is soupy, halve the milk (to ¼ cup).

What is the ball method fudge? ›

According to most recipes, the ingredients of fudge are cooked to what is termed in kitchen parlance the soft ball stage, that point between 234 and 240 °F (112 and 115 °C) at which a small ball of the candy dropped in ice water neither disintegrates nor flattens when picked up with the fingers.

Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

Vanilla is often added to chocolate candies or other chocolate recipes because it complements and accents the flavor of chocolate.

How do you make Paula Deen's 5 minute fudge? ›

Combine the sugar, milk, butter and salt. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and marshmallows until melted; mix well.

Why is my fudge mixture not thickening? ›

If the fudge is very soft and slightly chewy then it is possible that it did not quite cook to soft ball stage and next time the mixture should be cooked to a slightly higher temperature (soft ball is 112-116c/235-240F and a sugar or candy thermometer can help).

What causes fudge to be too soft? ›

Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft. A temperature of 112°C to 114°C (234°F to 237°F) must be maintained. This will ensure the fudge has the ideal concentration of water and sugar. Fudge is difficult to make.

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

Once the fudge has thickened and the nuts are added, pour the fudge into the prepared pan. Allow it to set at room temperature until firm, about three hours or overnight.

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