Easy Microwave Chocolate Fudge

This no-mess, no-fuss method makes silky smooth chocolate fudge every time.

I made a batch today for my daughter’s birthday party. She’s grown up now, but she still loves the treats I used to make for her when she was little.

Back then, I’d often make this fudge for birthday parties, always with extra pieces to pop into the kids’ take-home loot bags. It’s the perfect homemade gift! This fudge also works well for fundraisers or school fairs. It’s also fantastic for homemade gifts at Christmas, so be sure to make a few batches.

Good to Know

My tip: don’t double the recipe—make two separate batches instead. I’m not sure about the timing for a double batch, and besides, I don’t have a big enough dish to cook it all at once!

Since it’s cooked in the microwave, the key is getting the timing just right. Once you’ve nailed that, it’s a breeze to whip up a batch anytime—it’ll quickly become your go-to treat for any party.

What Happened When I Made This

When you get to the final stage of making your fudge, give it a good vigorous beat. This helps to work in some air, which makes the mixture cool into a smooth, creamy consistency. I really think this is the secret to making beautifully smooth and delicious fudge. Once you stop beating, don’t delay — pop the mixture straight into the tin. If it sits too long, it will begin to set right there in the pot.

I find that using a narrow loaf tin works best. It stops the fudge from spreading out too much and gives you nice thick, chunky squares when you cut it. Once it’s all set, store the fudge in an airtight container in the fridge to keep it fresh.

Other Ways to Make It

Fruit and Nut Fudge: For a twist, you can make a fruit and nut version by skipping the chocolate. Once the mixture is off the heat, beat in 50g of finely chopped walnuts and sultanas along with the vanilla. It’s a lovely variation with a bit of chew and crunch.

Vanilla Fudge: If you prefer a simple classic, just leave out the chocolate altogether. The result is a smooth vanilla fudge that’s just as tasty in its own right.

Recipe

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Easy Chocolate Fudge

• Servings: Makes approx. 16 pieces
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Difficulty: easy
• Rating: ★★★★★
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A rich, creamy chocolate fudge that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.

Tip: Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking or burning. If you’re unsure about the soft-ball stage, you can test by dropping a bit of the mixture in cold water.
Recipe Credit: Sourced from an old newspaper cutting from The Herald.

Ingredients

• 300g castor sugar
• 200ml evaporated milk
• 50g butter
• 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• Vanilla essence (to taste)

Directions

1. 𝗣𝘂𝘁 the sugar and evaporated milk into a large glass bowl and stir together.
2. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 at 800 watts for 3 minutes, then stir.
3. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 back into the microwave and cook for another 9 minutes (total 12 minutes).
4. 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 in the vanilla essence and chopped chocolate with a wooden spoon until smooth and starting to thickened.
5. 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿 into a lightly greased tin and lightly score the top with marks.
6. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 to cool, then cut through the scores into squares once completely set.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 150 calories; 10 g fat; 15 g sugar; 1 g protein.

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