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Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Last Updated On: Nov 21, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Chocolate Fudge With Condensed Milk

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This chocolate fudge with condensed milk is decadent, velvety, and chewy. It’s the easy and I don't-have-time way of making fudge at home with just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes. Perfect homemade gift for the holiday season!

chocolate fudge squares stacked on a plate.

Of all life’s pleasures, nothing is more indulgent than a piece of good chocolate. Except when you turn it into a rich, intense, and melt-in-your-mouth dessert. That’s what you get with this easy chocolate fudge recipe.

It is not how you typically make fudge. As said, it’s the easy-quick way. Yet. Yet. The result disappears faster than you think. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve made chocolate fudge with condensed milk (and all the variations of it) using this recipe.

A recipe for which full credit goes to Nigella Lawson, a goddess when it comes to the kitchen and someone I look up to for cooking and baking. I have most of her cookbooks, and every recipe is divine. If you haven’t checked out her blog yet, you’re missing some seriously delicious stuff. 

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  • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • Chocolate Fudge Variations
  • How To Make Chocolate Fudge With Condensed Milk?
  • Pro Tips On Making Fudge With Condensed Milk
  • How To Serve
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Chocolate Recipes
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fudge squares on parchment paper.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

4 basic ingredients

Hit for the holidays

Needs just 5 minutes of your attention

Makes a big batch, divine for Christmas gifting to spread a little love

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for making chocolate fudge.

Condensed milk- I used sweetened condensed milk.

The butter should be at room temperature. I used salted butter, if you prefer to use unsalted butter, please add 1/4 tsp salt to the fudge mixture.

Chocolate: I just love dark chocolate, so I used 70%. The darker, the better. 65% to 75% works best for me. White chocolate fudge with condensed milk tastes equally tasty if that’s your preference.

Rosewater is my twist to Nigella’s recipe and is completely optional (but personally recommended). Feel free to skip them.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Chocolate Fudge Variations

Nuts: I love the mouthfeel of nuts. The crunch hidden inside the fudgy goodness is heaven to me. You don’t have to stick to pistachios or walnuts. Any nut you like works, or you can leave them out. Absolutely. I promise the fudge is just as delicious. 

Love nuts? Toast them. Cool them. Then add them to the chocolate mixture. It’s an extra step, but 100% worth it. I didn’t know you could make fudge any better, but toasted nuts proved me wrong, making it crunchier.

Add-ons: One reason I find this the best chocolate fudge recipe with condensed milk is that it’s adaptable. You can change the flavor and take it in any direction by adding:

  • Pure orange oil and peel for citrusy brightness
  • Coffee powder. When chocolate stars in a recipe, coffee is the perfect pair.
  • Dried cranberries or cherries
  • Sea salt
chocolate fudge pieces stacked on top of each other.

How To Make Chocolate Fudge With Condensed Milk?

Step 1: In a thick-bottomed pan, on low heat, add sweetened condensed milk.

Step 2: Combine it with salted butter and dark chocolate. Stir, stir, stir until everything is melted, and you have a nice, glossy, silky mixture.

Step 3: Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool a touch. Then whisk in a few drops of rose water.

Step 4: Finally, fold in your chopped pistachios and walnuts.

Step 5: Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square pan lined either with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

chocolate fudge topped with pistachios, walnuts, rose petals in a square pan lined with foil.

Step 6: Smoothen the top and scatter a few more pistachios along with dried rose petals. (The pop of green and red brings all the Christmas feels.)

Step 7: Slide the condensed milk chocolate fudge into the fridge and let the fudge set for 2 hours. 

Final step: Cut into squares (I got 36 of them) and serve straight out of the fridge!

chocolate fudge cut into squares on parchment paper.

Pro Tips On Making Fudge With Condensed Milk

  • Use low heat. Don't turn the heat up high. It’ll burn your chocolate in seconds.
  • Don’t leave the pan unattended. Keep stirring continuously. Chocolate fudge with condensed milk barely takes any time, and you’ll be done in a blink. 
  • As always, use the best-quality ingredients possible. It genuinely takes the fudge from 0 to 100 in 2 seconds.
  • Lining the pan with foil or parchment paper makes it easier to lift the chocolate fudge out.

How To Serve

As Nigella herself says, it’s a rich fudge. Despite the condensed milk, it’s not tooth-achingly sweet. The earthiness of the nuts and dark chocolate counterbalances the sweetness. You can nibble on these little squares of happiness with:

  • Or anytime at all. 
  • A cup of coffee after dinner
  • Your evening tea
chocolate fudge pieces on a small plate.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make the fudge in a 6-inch pan?

This easy chocolate fudge recipe with condensed milk works in any pan. I used an 8-inch pan, but 7 or 6 inches are great too. Just keep in mind that the thickness and height of each fudge piece will change.

How to make vegan chocolate fudge?

Substitute the butter with coconut oil. Use good-quality, dairy-free chocolate. There are plenty available in India. Switch to plant-based condensed milk or homemade coconut condensed milk. It’s easy, thick, creamy, and delectable.

Can you store chocolate fudge with condensed milk?

Given the number of times I’ve made this fudge, it’s shocking that I’ve never needed to store it. Not a single fudgy square lasts! It’s all gone in a day or two between the four of us. 
I do store them in the refrigerator, though these days I’m taking my cue from Nigella’s blog, where it says you can store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this chocolate fudge with condensed milk as much as we do!

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Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk | Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk

Natasha Minocha
Chocolate Fudge with Condensed Milk -decadent, velvety, melty fudge for home and for gifting...perfect for the festive season!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Setting time 2 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 squares
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cup Dark chocolate 70%
  • 1 tsp Rosewater ( optional)
  • 1/3 cup Pistachio, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • Dried rose petals, for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the condensed milk, butter, and chocolate in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until everything has melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the nuts. Let cool for a few minutes, then add rose water, if using. Mix well.
  • Pour into a foil-lined s 8" square pan.
  • Smoothen the top and sprinkle some more nuts and dried rose petals if you want. Press them down gently.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Cut into small squares and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use low heat. Don't turn the heat up high. It’ll burn your chocolate in seconds.
  • Don’t leave the pan unattended. Keep stirring continuously. Chocolate fudge with condensed milk barely takes any time, and you’ll be done in a blink. 
  • Lining the pan with foil or parchment paper makes it easier to lift the chocolate fudge out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.1mg
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  1. Easyfoodsmith says

    December 13, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    These look so yum and so festive too!

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 14, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you! much love

      Reply

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