Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge Recipe (Sweetened Condensed Milk)

This easy 3-ingredient fudge made with sweetened condensed milk is the perfect treat to make for the holiday season. It’s simple and easy to make… not mention rich and delicious!

Have you ever run late to a party or forgotten to bake cookies for a festivity?

I’ll admit that I can be a last-minute baker myself, but this easy fudge provides a fast solution to frantic baking. Instead of slaving in the kitchen all day, whip up this quick dessert in just a few minutes.  

This homemade fudge is not only easy, it’s delicious: an irresistible soft and chewy morsel perfect for chocolate lovers.

This is one of those sanity saving recipes I like to keep on hand for emergencies!

Add a sprinkle of salt or chopped-up peppermint, and you have an impressive dessert you can make quickly at home!

Ingredients

This recipe calls for a few simple ingredients:

• 2 cups semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1 container sweetened condescended milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• You will also need non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan 

If you love 3-ingredient recipes try these easy marshmallow balls!

Tools​

• 8×8 pan
• Medium or large microwave-safe bowl
• Parchment paper or aluminum foil for lining pan

How To Make This Easy Fudge Recipe

Step By Step Instructions With Photos:

First, grease an 8×8 pan with butter and then line with parchment paper, making sure some of the paper overhangs the edges of the pan.  This will allow you to easily remove the fudge and slice it into squares. 

Then microwave the semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk at thirty-second intervals, mixing well after each interval.

Finally, pour the gooey goodness into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the fudge batter, make it as even as possible.

You’ll need an hour to let this rich fudge set up, and then you can cut it into squares and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Feel free to use a double boiler instead of a microwave for melting the chocolate and sweetened condensed milk
• You can sub milk or dark chocolate for semi-sweet morsels if you prefer
• You need at least an hour for this dessert to set: give yourself enough time
• For creamy fudge, mix very well so the chocolate mixture is completely melted
• Serving size will depend on how you large you slice the individual pieces
• This fudge can be made on the stove top or the microwave- pick whatever method works best for you. 

Toppings + Variations

Spruce up this sweet treat by with some of the following festive toppings:

• Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds
• Crushed soft peppermint sticks
• ​Sprinkled with chopped white chocolate chips
• Melted caramel
• Sea salt (my favorite)
• Holiday sprinkles

The sky is the limit when adding fun treats to the top of this fudge!

You can also add in different flavors to the base recipe such as sea salt, peppermint extract, or orange flavoring to the batter.

Storage

Here’s how to store this simple treat:

• Room temperature:  Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days.
• Fridge:  This fudge can last for 14 days in the refrigerator.
• Freezer:  Wrap tightly in an air tight container and freeze for up to 3 months (use a freezer bag to protect your treats)

For more easy desserts try my popular kettle corn or these impressive chocolate truffles.

I hope you enjoyed this easy chocolate fudge recipe!  This easy recipe makes a great gift and is a quick treat to whip up for special occasions.

Please let me know in the questions if you made this recipe and enjoyed it.  Thank you!