3-Minute Fudge 🍫 is a super quick and easy chocolate treat that sets in the fridge. It’s creamy, rich, and ready in minutes, making it perfect when you want fudge without long cooking or candy thermometers.
Main Ingredients
- chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
- butter
- vanilla extract
- Optional: nuts, marshmallows, or sea salt
Quick Microwave Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, stirring every 30–40 seconds, until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and optional nuts.
- Pour into a parchment-lined pan and refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Flavor Variations
- Peanut butter fudge 🥜 – swirl peanut butter into the chocolate mixture
- Rocky road fudge – add marshmallows and nuts
- Mint chocolate fudge 🌿 – add peppermint extract
Tips
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Use dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on taste.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
If you want, I can also give 5 creative flavor twists for 3-minute fudge using ingredients like coconut, caramel, or dried fruit.
