This is the easiest Microwave Fudge Recipe! All you need are chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and chopped nuts to make this rich single serving dessert. Perfect for gift giving or to satisfy a chocolate craving.
This easy microwave fudge recipe delivers a rich, smooth, incredibly delicious homemade chocolate fudge. One bowl and a microwave are all you need to make this scaled down version of my favorite fudge recipe!
Easy Fudge Recipe
Fudge is a dessert you can enjoy year round, not just during the holidays. I can think of many times during the year when I’m hit with a craving for chocolate and a thick, rich piece of fudge certainly satisfies.
Since this fudge recipe is so easy to make, you can enjoy fudge any time you want. A small pan of fudge also makes a lovely gift to give someone.
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Ingredients
This a scaled down version of a recipe I always use when making big batches of fudge. It yields enough for one person – or two, if you feel like sharing.
The ingredients needed for a small batch of fudge are:
- 3 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips (1/2 cup)
- 3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
See below for ways to use leftover ingredients.
How To Make Microwave Fudge
- Microwave the chocolate and milk together until the chocolate has mostly melted.
- Stir in chopped walnuts (optional) and pour into a small dish. I like to line the dish with a sheet of aluminum foil or wax paper with the ends extending over the sides of the dish. This makes it easier to remove the fudge from the dish when it has firmed up.
- Refrigerate the fudge until firm, about an hour to an hour and a half. Slice into small squares and enjoy!
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
You can use ingredients left over from this fudge recipe in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Sweetened condensed milk: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Tres Leches Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Key Lime Pie, Lemon Mango Pie
You might also consider adding it to your morning coffee or drizzling over fresh fruit. You can also freeze the condensed milk in an airtight container for up to 3 months. It can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator.
- Chocolate chips: Chocolate Rice Pudding, Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cookies, Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Candy Clusters, 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse, 2 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
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For this homemade microwave fudge recipe, I use a small baking dish. The one shown measures 5-inches by 5-inches (25 square inches). A 4-inch by 6-inch will work well too. For best results use a dish of similar size.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips (1/2 cup)
- 3 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a small baking dish with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter or spray with oil spray. Set aside.
- Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds.
- Remove bowl from microwave and stir until chocolate chips are completely melted.
- Stir in chopped walnuts and vanilla.
- Spread into prepared pan. Cover; refrigerate 1-1 1/2 hours or until firm.
- Lift fudge from pan using foil ends; cut into squares.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionists’ advice.
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Joanie you are a genius! Sitting at home (Covid-19 quarantine) and wanting something sweet, preferably chocolate. I only had half a bag of chocolate chips, so checked out Pinterest for a recipe. Along came yours, I had all of the ingredients except walnuts which was fine with me. This was the fastest, easiest fudge I have ever made and living alone it was the perfect size for one. Although I know it will be gone by tomorrow. When the fudge cooled a bit I threw in a small amount of mini marshmallows, Perfect!