Nothing rounds out a holiday dessert platter better than fudge. And this fudge is smooth and cinch to make. I can’t keep my chocolate-loving hands off of it. Just call me Fudgy McFudgerson.
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, room temperature (store-bought or see below for links to recipes)
- If you are making homemade caramel sauce, make it first so the sauce has a chance to cool off.
- Line a pan with parchment paper. I used an 8×8″ pan.
- To make the fudge, combine the chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds and then stir. If the fudge has lumps, microwave for an additional 15 seconds and stir again. Repeat process (at 15 seconds), if necessary. Try not to overwork the fudge.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the fudge into prepared pan. Use a spatula to smooth the fudge evenly in the pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the fudge and then use a knife to swirl it into the fudge.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Cut into 1″ pieces and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in a cool place or the refrigerator for up to a week.
Recipe adapted from barefeetkitchen via ebay
I used Kraft’s easy caramel recipe for this batch (it makes about a cup of sauce). Ree Drummond’s easy caramel sauce is another one I’ve made numerous times, it’s delicious but just a little bit runnier than the Kraft recipe (makes about 1 1/2 cups).
Place the chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 90 seconds and stir. Microwave for an additional 15 seconds if there are still some chunks, repeat the process if necessary.
Stir in the vanilla. (Yes, those are leggings and slippers at the bottom or the picture…basically my uniform.)
Pour into a parchment lined pan, use a spatula to evenly distribute and smooth out the fudge.
Stop, caramel time.
Use a spoon to drizzle.
Use a knife to swirl. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the fudge to harden. Cut and enjoy!
