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If you’re pinched for time but need an absolutely divine treat, this 3 ingredient Microwave Fudge Recipe is for you! Smooth and creamy chocolate fudge is the perfect treat for the Holidays, with my Peppermint Fudge as a close second.
3 Simple Ingredients
Skip the stovetop method and use this super easy and quick microwave fudge recipe. The longest you’ll wait is for the fudge to set, so it’s the best make-ahead dessert. Made with 3 simple ingredients, but with time and experimentation, the possibilities are endless and perfect for the holidays.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – this is basically milk with the water taken out and sugar added in.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – if you’re more of a dark chocolate person go for it!
- Walnuts – this is optional and can be switched out for a ton of different mix-ins and toppings. See below for variation ideas.
How to Make Microwave Fudge
For full recipe details, see the recipe card down below! This recipe is really simple to make, with little baking skills required.
Prep
Line 8×8 glass dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray lightly. Set aside.
Microwave the Fudge Mixture
In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together and microwave in 30-second increments until smooth and completely melted. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bring to Room Temperature, Cut + Serve
Bring to room temperature before refrigerating. Once it’s pretty solid, remove from the pan using the foil and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Customize Your Fudge
Customize Your FudgeLike previously said this delicious Microwave Fudge is super versatile! Here are some ideas to get your fudge ideas flowing.
Chocolate
You can change your chocolate source to be as bitter or sweet as you want. Try different flavors to see what you like best, from dark to even white chocolate.
Mix-Ins & Flavorings
Besides just a variety of nuts you can also mix in marshmallows, pretzels, or how about a peanut butter swirl? YUM!
Although this recipe doesn’t use any vanilla extract, you can play with different flavored extracts to up your microwave fudge game. Imagine mint fudge or orange white chocolate.
Toppings
Sprinkles are always a big hit for my kids, so why not include yours while making this easy fudge? Other topping ideas include different nuts, pretzels and to be more adventurous, try potato chips.
Storing Microwave Fudge
At room temperature, stored in an airtight container, microwave fudge can last for one to two weeks. If you refrigerate it, it can extend the shelf life up to three weeks.
Freezing Microwave Fudge
Make this Microwave Fudge ahead of time and then freeze it! This is seriously the best recipe and by freezing it you can have it whenever you want.
To freeze, make the fudge accordingly, refrigerate, and slice. From here wrap the fudge tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, and then finally place in a freezer bag. I know it’s a lot but no one wants freezer burn treats.
More Fudge Recipes to Try!
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
- Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge
- Peppermint Cookies and Cream Fudge
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
- Peppermint Patty Fudge
I hope this recipe leaves you much less intimidated by the thought of making fudge. Add this to your holiday baking list this Christmas season. Have a great week, friends! 🙂
Microwave Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Line 8×8 glass dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray lightly. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together and microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and completely melted. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bring to room temperature {about 1 hour} before refrigerating. Once it's pretty solid, remove from the pan using the foil and cut into squares. Serve.
great and VERY easy
Please send me recipes
Hi, I also have a good microwave fudge recipe: one container of vanilla icing ,19oz of peanut butter. Spray glass pan 8×8 put both ingredients together in a bowl and microwave for 1 min . Remove stir them together in put in the 8×8 pan refrigerate for 1 hr and then cut into little squares
What if I’m dairy FREE – could I use Almond or Coconut milk instead ?
Thank you.
Sadly no that would not work since sweetened condensed milk is a VERY THICK VISCOUS LIQUID and almond milk is not. But maybe you could find or make a dairy free sweetened condensed milk.
Thank you, Lauren. This recipe couldn’t be easier and I am going to try it tomorrow!
Does it have to be a glass pan?
no, any pan is fine.