This Dark Chocolate Fudge is the creamiest, richest fudge ever and is made in one bowl with 3 ingredients. It's the perfect base for any mix-ins and is a quick and fun treat for any occasion.
I simply could not love chocolate more. I have an entire chocolate section on the bloggy filled with tons of super decadent and indulgent recipes because of how obsessed I am. Some of my favorites are these Triple Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Dipped Cookies, and Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes.
Why You'll LOVE This Recipe
Flavor: Dark chocolate has a rich, deep, and intense flavor that offers a more sophisticated and indulgent taste compared to lighter chocolates.
Texture: Dark chocolate fudge has a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. The smoothness of the fudge creates provides for the most luxurious and satisfying treat.
Gifting: Fudge makes a fantastic gift for special occasions or as a homemade treat to share with family and friends! You can wrap it up in so many cute ways, and it's a fun and delicious treat that anyone would appreciate.
Ingredients
- Bittersweet or Dark Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips are where the fudge gets its chocolate flavor, and I recommend using bittersweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor!
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Sweetened condensed milk makes this fudge easy as ever, consistently successful, and super smooth.
- Unsalted Butter: Butter creates a softer texture and contributes to a more classic fudge flavor.
Step by Step Process
STEP 1: Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Combine chocolate chips, chopped butter pieces, and unsweetened condensed milk in a large glass bowl. Heat a medium-sized saucepan filled with about an inch of water over medium heat. Place the glass bowl on top, ensuring that the bottom of the bowl does not hit the water.
STEP 3: Mix the ingredients together constantly until the fudge is smooth. Immediately remove the bowl from on top of the saucepan because you don't want the fudge to overcook.
STEP 4: Then, remove the bowl of fudge from the heat and transfer fudge to prepared 8×8 pan. Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge for 2 hours before slicing and serving. Store fudge in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can use another type of chocolate, but it will impact the flavor! Dark chocolate provides a deep, rich, intense chocolate flavor.
You can make microwave fudge by melting the ingredients in the microwave. It's a quicker and easier method, but you'll just want to make sure you don't heat the mixture past when everything is fully melted and mixes together smoothly.
Customize your fudge by mixing in nuts, dried fruit, candy pieces, marshmallows, or other desired mix-ins before transferring the fudge to your prepared pan. However, be mindful of the proportions to make sure you still take advantage of the smooth and rich fudge texture!
Expert Tips
Stir Constantly: When heating the butter, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, do not stop stirring. This helps the mixture come together evenly and ensures none of the fudge burns.
Storing: Make sure to keep the fudge tightly covered when storing to keep the fudge creamy. It will dry out if you do not store it properly because of the exposure to air.
Storing
- After making the fudge, allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Place the fudge pieces in an airtight container or in a plastic bag because it will dry the fudge out from exposure to air
- If you need to stack the fudge pieces in the container, separate each layer with a sheet of parchment or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together.
- Store the container of fudge in a cool, dry place. Room temperature is usually fine, but if your kitchen is especially warm, you might want to store it in the refrigerator to prevent the fudge from becoming too soft.
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Dark Chocolate Fudge
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 fudge squares 1x
- Category: Fudge, Chocolate
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Dark Chocolate Fudge is the creamiest, richest fudge ever and is made in one bowl with 3 ingredients. It's the perfect base for any mix-ins and is a quick and fun treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (360g) dark or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper. This will ensure you can slice and remove the fudge cleanly from your pan.
- In a large heat-proof glass bowl, mix chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped butter together with a rubber spatula.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Place the bowl of chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped butter over the pot of boiling water. Make sure that the water does not hit the bottom of the bowl. If it does, simply pour water out of the pot to lower the water level.
- Stir the mixture consistently over medium heat until all butter pieces and chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. If you do not mix constantly, you will risk burning the fudge or having the fudge heat unevenly.
- Remove the bowl of fudge from the heat and transfer fudge to prepared 8×8 pan.
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Store pan, covered, in the fridge for 2 hours to fully firm up before slicing and serving. Store fudge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Stir Constantly: When heating the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips, use a rubber spatula to stir constantly. This prevents the fudge from buring.
Mix-Ins: Customize your fudge by adding nuts, dried fruit, candy, marshmallows, or other desired mix-ins before transferring the fudge to your prepared pan. However, be mindful of the proportions to maintain the right texture.
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Stovetop Fudge
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