Homemade Chocolate Fudge (Ghirardelli Fudge)
Made using Ghirardelli's classic fudge recipe, this shortcut fudge uses 3-ingredients and takes 5-minutes to prepare. It is rich, decadent, and simple to make.
Servings: 48
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz Ghirardelli 100% unsweetened cacao baking bar broken into smaller pieces
- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips approx 10oz (I recommend 60% and up)
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 tin or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt your chocolate using a Double-Boiler method: Set a few inches of water into a saucepan to simmer. Once simmering, place a glass or metal bowl over the saucepan, ensuring that it is properly covered. Place your chocolate into the glass or metal bowl and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally to evenly distribute the heat until all the chocolate is fully melted.
- OR Melt your chocolate using the Microwave: Place your chocolate into a large microwave-safe bowl (I recommend using a glazed ceramic bowl or glass bowl) and microwave it until fully melted, stopping it every 30-seconds to stir so that you can evenly distribute the heat and give an even melt.
- Once your chocolate is melted, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla extract and mix to fully combine. Your chocolate will thicken. Stop mixing when it is thick and glossy.
- Pour your fudge into a pan or dish (8x8 or 9x5) that has been lightly greased and lined with parchment paper and then set your fudge to chill for 1-2 hours until set.
- Once set, remove your fudge from the dish and cut into pieces using a sharp knife.
- Store your fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Notes
- You can use any combination of chocolate you like or use 2 cups of one type of chocolate chip or chunk. I recommend using dark chocolate that has 60% cacao or more.
- Melt your chocolate until just melted, do not boil or overheat it.
- Do not use evaporated milk or regular milk for this recipe, only use sweetened condensed milk. Without it your fudge may not set.
- Once you add your condensed milk and extract, your chocolate will begin to thicken. Avoid over mixing it as it may cause the chocolate to seize and your fudge to be grainy. Stir until your ingredients are fully combined and your chocolate is thick and glossy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg