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Fantasy fudge stacked on a white plate.

Fantasy Fudge

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 36-48 squares
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This easy fantasy fudge recipe makes the creamiest chocolatey fudge filled with nutty crunch. It takes 15 minutes on the stovetop and you don’t even need a candy thermometer!


Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large heavy bottom pot bring the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Once at a full boil, boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted. Stir in the marshmallow creme, nuts, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and let set for 2-4 hours until firm. When fully set, remove from the pan and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Leftover fudge can be stored tightly wrapped at room temperature for a week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just thaw before serving.
  • Make sure the mixture comes to a hard rolling boil before you start the timer. This ensures the sugars are completely dissolved and the mixture is cooked enough to give you a perfectly smooth fudge consistency.
  • You can use a 9×13 pan, but this produces smaller squares and not nice 3D cubes.
  • You can use high-quality chocolate bars in place of the chocolate chips in this recipe. Make sure the chocolate bars are chopped into fine pieces before being melted.
  • Other great mix-ins for this fudge would be mini marshmallows, peanut butter chips, crushed peppermint candies, or Andes Mints.