Some chocolate fudge recipes have a long list of ingredients or a complex cooking procedure that rely on achieving the perfect temperature in order to get it to set properly. That's why I love this recipe. Not only does it taste delicious, it is so easy to make and cooks in just 5 minutes.
This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks: The Chocolate and Coffee Bible. It is loaded with information and the history of both chocolate and coffee. Plus it has so many drool worthy recipes for both.
One of my favorite things about this recipe, besides the chocolate is that you don't need a candy thermometer.
You just bring it to a boil and simmer for five minutes. I have made the recipe a few times so I can actually feel the change in thickness of the boiling milk and sugar just when it reaches the 5 minute mark.
5 Minute Chocolate Fudge Ingredients
You only need a few basic ingredients, which you probably have in your kitchen or are easy to find at the grocery store:
- evaporated milk
- sugar
- salt
- chocolate chips (dark, semi sweet, milk, or even white chocolate all work)
- nuts (pick your favorite or leave them out)
I split mine into two batches right at the end and added some chopped cashews to half, because some people in my house do not like nuts in their fudge. Go figure!
You can also add a little extract with the chocolate if you want. Start with about ½ teaspoon of vanilla, almond, rum, etc. for another variation of this recipe.
Easy Homemade Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- pinch salt
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (or dark or milk chocolate)
- ½ cup nuts (pecans, almonds, hazlenuts, pistachios)
Instructions
- Grease an 8 inch square pan.
- Place milk, sugar and salt in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate and nuts (if using). Stir until chocolate is melted.
- Pour into prepared pans and spread evenly. Let cool.
- When fudge is cooled completely, cut into squares.
Notes
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
Easy Peasy Life Matters
Looks like another fantastic party this week! Thanks so much for hosting 🙂 Have a good one!
Audrey
You know I have an obsession with cardamom!
Suzy Godfrey
Thanks for hosting and have a good week!
Audrey
Thanks for partying with us.
Deborah Davis
What an awesome party! I love to party with you each week because I always find a yummy new recipe to try. Thanks for hosting! All the best, Deborah
Audrey
I always fill my pinterest boards with great ideas from this party.
CJ Huang | Morsels of Life
That just about looks like the easiest chocolate fudge recipe I've seen!
Audrey
One of the easiest I have seen too.
Marilyn Lesniak
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