5-Minute Chocolate Fudge

⏱ 4 mins 🍽 36 squares 🏷 Candy

This incredibly quick chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. Using a microwave, you can create a batch of rich, decadent fudge in just a few minutes of active time. The method is straightforward, involving just a few pantry staples. Once set, it yields dozens of perfect squares ideal for sharing or gifting.

5-Minute Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar (regular sugar will work too)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup nuts (chopped) (optional)

Method

  1. Combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, salt, milk and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Stir the mixture together. it will have a grainy texture at this stage.
  3. Position the butter in the centre of the mixture.
  4. Microwave the bowl for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir the fudge mixture thoroughly, then transfer it to a buttered square dish.
  6. Allow the fudge to cool, then place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  7. Slice the set fudge into squares and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium35200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCandy
Authorandream