Quick Chocolate Fudge – Ready in 5 Minutes!
Quick Chocolate Fudge is a rich, creamy dessert made with pantry staples and ready in just 5 minutes. It's perfect for last-minute treats, edible gifts, or a quick chocolate fix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 36 small squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 and 2/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces dark chocolate chips (or cooking chocolate)
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or hazelnuts, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until it begins to boil.
- Once boiling, continue stirring for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken the mixture.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Add marshmallows, vanilla extract, and nuts (if using). Stir until melted and well combined.
- Pour into a lightly greased or parchment-lined 20×20 cm square pan. Smooth the top and let cool to room temperature.
- Once firm and cool, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use mini marshmallows for quicker melting.
- Stir constantly to avoid grainy texture.
- Customize with nuts, dried fruit, or different extracts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
