This is an easy fudge recipe. You only need two ingredients and about five minutes to prepare. The chocolate fudge comes out very creamy, chewy and fudgy. It is great for a quick dessert or for gifting.
I love making fudge this time of year. It works great as a treat for myself, something to gift to a friend, or something to bring to a party. I’ve shared a few easy fudge recipes over the years but this may be the easiest.
Ingredients
- Bittersweet chocolate chips
- Condensed milk
Condensed milk is the key to this recipe. Traditional fudge is made with sugar, butter, milk and cocoa powder, cooked over the stove and reduced down. Condensed milk is milk and sugar already reduced down. By using condensed milk, you save time, ingredients, and extra cooking steps. Make sure to use full fat sweetened condensed milk. Condensed milk is the key to the fudge texture. It gives the dessert its fudgy and creamy texture. Don’t have condensed milk or looking for a nondairy version? I’ve also made fudge with almond butter. It’s a little bit of a healthier fudge and not as sweet but also very enjoyable.
You can use bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips for this recipe. I chose bittersweet because the fudge is already very sweet with the condensed milk added. But if you don’t mind very sweet fudge, semi-sweet chocolate will also work.
How to Make 2 Ingredient Fudge
The ingredients are combined in a mixing bowl, heated in the microwave and stirred until chocolate is melted and a uniform smooth batter forms. You want to make sure that the condensed milk is fully incorporated into the melted chocolate (there should be no white streaks). If you don’t want to use a microwave, this can also be done on the stove using the double boiler method.
Then pour the batter into a baking pan and place into the fridge until set. That’s it!
More Easy Fudge Recipes
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- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
- 2 Ingredient White Chocolate Fudge
- 2 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups (352 g) bittersweet chocolate chips (or one 12-oz bag)
- 1 1/4 cup (380 g) sweetened condensed milk (or one 14 oz can)
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add ingredients to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat in microwave at full power in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is completely melted and mixture becomes uniform in color and smooth. Make sure the condensed milk is fully incorporated into the fudge batter and there are no streaks of condensed milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Rap the bottom of the pan against your counter a few times to eliminate any air bubbles and level the fudge batter.
- Place fudge into fridge until set. The fudge is ready when it feels firm to the touch. This can take 30 minutes to an hour. Cut fudge with a sharp knife.
Notes
- 1 1/4 cup condensed milk is the amount contained in one 14 oz can so you don't need to measure it out if you have a 14 oz can.
- 2 cups chocolate chips is the equivalent of a 12 oz bag of chocolate chips so you don't need to measure it out if you have a 12 oz bag.
- The fudge batter starts setting pretty quickly so make sure you don't let it sit out in your mixing bowl. As soon as you are done mixing, pour it into your prepared pan.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
Are there any specific measurements I should use?
Yes, all of the ingredient amounts and instructions are in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Very easy method, I’ll make it again!
That’s great!
i loved this recipe !! i used white chocolate instead, and i got the same result liking as in the photos above. totally recommend this recipe, it is quick, fun, and a very very tasty treat !
We’re glad it worked with white chocolate! Thanks for letting us know.
So easy
We’re glad you liked it!
Fabulous!! So easy and such a great taste. So easy and pantry friendly. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes!
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All the dessert recipes are delicious & so easy to make!
Thanks so much!
I haven’t tried it yet but can’t wait
We hope you try it soon!
Hi, planning on making these last minute for a school bake sale tomorrow, just wondering how they should be stored? Will they be okay at room temperature? Thank you so much!
It should be fine at room temperature.
Can u use butterscotch morsels
We haven’t tried it, but they should work! Let us know how it goes.
Can you make with semisweet chocolate
Yes, that will work.
I’ve never liked fudge, bcuz it has always been too sweet for me.
I make this with dark chocolate and it’s amazing. The kids all love it too.
I’ve added macadamia nuts or slivered almonds too. Great recipe. Creamy and perfect every time.
We’re glad you love it!
Thank u for providing such easy and delicious recipes. It’s so cost saving. As a mum of 5 I always look at saving. May you be blessed
So glad you love the recipe!
I have made and shared this recipe more times than I can count….LOVE IT!! Turns out perfect every time. I usually add 1/2 cup of nuts, fruit or both.
Thank you for a great recipe!
We are so glad you love it!
Seems interesting I’ll try for sure???
We hope you do!
I am making this tomorrow. I have been cooking all evening and night for my family Christmas dinner. I am just to beat tonight but will do it tomorrow. I will add black walnuts to it. Thank you for this simple recipe….
Love that you’re adding walnuts!
Hi, how long does the fudge stay fresh? How long can I keep it in the fridge for?
Keep it in an airtight container and it should keep well in the fridge for up to a week.
Easy and delicious!
We’re glad you liked it!
I’ve been making this fudge for 68vyrs My Gma passed in 6o She made it since condensed milk & chips were invented
So original recipe is 2 bags of chips usually 11.5 is 1 condensed milk 6 tablespoon butter
Melt butter add condensed milk STIR till hit enough to melt Stir poyr out You can mix flavors Use imagination Butterscotch Espresso cherry mash peanut butter
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I made this. I added a handful of dried cranberries. Tasted great. Will try with other fruit and maybe nuts. So easy and ingredients I always have in my pantry.
Love that you added cranberries! Thanks for letting us know you loved the recipe.
This recipe sounds so easy and so enjoyable I cannot wait to make it this Christmas I will let you know how it turns out and I’m going to try other flavors as well thank you so much I know my family is going to love it
We hope it’s a hit!
So excited about trying your reciped
We hope you love them!
Could you use any flavor “candy” chips and make many flavors? For example, would butterscotch chips (I use in my waffles) or white chocolate chips? Would that work? I need butterscotch fudge, I think that would be amazing… I think I need to try this, I will report back.
Thanks for sharing, I have been stalking your page for most of the day and am excited to see all the other things.
We like it with bittersweet chocolate because the fudge isn’t overly sweet. We haven’t tried other kinds of baking chips, but they should work – just keep in mind that some may set up with a different texture (not as soft, etc). If you try different flavors please let us know how it goes!
Did you try using different flavors yet? Really curious.
I have made fudge this way for years. I add 1 TBSP of vanilla as well and have used different flavors of chips. Some chips are a bit drier (peanut butter/butterscotch) so you may want to add more condensed milk, vanilla or add some melted butter. I have layered flavors, mixed flavors…and added flavored liquors (you could use flavored extracts)…it is easy to play around with
We love all of these ideas! Thanks for sharing them.
Can I add nuts?
Yes, nuts would work!
Can this be done with other chip flavors without changing the amounts? My family loves various flavors of fudge and itd be so esay to have one simple recipe for all
We haven’t tried other chips, but it should work – just keep in mind some are very sweet and so your fudge will be sweet. Also, depending on the kind of chips you use the fudge may have a different texture. Let us know if you try t!
Can you add. Coconut or nuts????
Nuts and coconut should work! Let us know if you try it.
Delicious recipe and so easy. Is there a trick to remove the fudge from the parchment paper without getting messy?
We haven’t had a problem with the parchment paper – if the fudge is not fully set, it could get messy so make sure to chill it until it is firm. Also make sure to use a brand name parchment paper like Reynolds. We’ve heard from other readers that some other cheaper parchment papers don’t work as they should and cause things to stick.
This is the easiest and the best fudge ever ! Making it as Xmas gifts for my favorite coworkers.??????
I’m so glad it worked out so well! I hope your coworkers enjoy it too!
I will make this. It looks so delicious the chocolate fudge made me so very very hungry…..
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Thank you so very very much for showing me how to make this delicious fudge.
You’re welcome!
Can this he made using sweetened almond or coconut milk?
Condensed milk has a thick texture – not sure how this recipe will work with almond milk or coconut nut milk, the fudge may not set up correctly.
Thank you for this great recipe
You’re welcome!
This is my go-to chocolate craving satisfaction achieved solution. I’ve been using the 3-ingredients version as I like to add 1 tsp extract for flavour. Successful with maple and vanilla extracts. Peppermint may have been too old as it barely came through. I have to try Almond again as 1 tsp was overpowering. Up here the pacaging is 300g and I find it needs the extra chips for solidification. Also note that i dont bother with the pan as its too much work. I dump the bowl full on a large piece of parchment paper and fold over the side on top and use my rolling pin to spread it thinner. This way when i cut it, the parchment can stay on the bottom and pieces can then be stacked. Enjoy!
Love the idea of using extracts! Thanks for sharing your tips.
Sounds like something I might try tomorrow!!
We hope you love it!
The fudge turned out great. Not as sweet as some other I have made
Yes, we like that it’s not overly sweet, too. So glad it worked for you!
I WANT LIKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE I LOVE CHOCOLATE FUDGE I LOVE CHOCOLATE FUDGE MY FAVORITE IS CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Enjoy!
Delicous!! Thank you for this quick and easy go-to sweet fix 🙂
So glad it worked out well!
Going to store now to get “Two Ingredient Chocolate Fudge” items needed. Baking this time of the year all the “Quick and Easy Recipes” Are my best kind of recipes. Will let you know how it went.
We hope you love the fudge!
Hi
I’d like to use almond butter that you mentioned
how much would I use?
The amounts are in our 2 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Fudge. Hope you like it!
How can I make this vegan? Love your awesome recipes!!! Thanks!
Sorry, but we don’t have recommendations for making it vegan.
Delicious, it’s very easy and yummy. Thank ?
I’m so glad you thought it was good!
Oh my gosh ! This is so simple and unbelievable recipe. I’m will be making batches of these tomorrow. And shall let you know how they turned out. I love your recipes.
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Awesome condensed milk is used for just about anything sweet like. Y oatmeal I usually use milk, butter, and lots, lots, sugar well I forgot about how sweet and didn’t have milk so I used condensed milk one day awesome powerful in a small can.
Excellent fudge thks?
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Simple and delicious!!!
So glad it worked out well for you!
Yummy
Amazingly good.
I’m glad you liked it!
MADE this for myself….delicious! I’m now ready to share, maybe.
I’m so glad you liked it!
would I be able to use something like a chocolate bar mould to make the fudge shape?
We haven’t tried using a mold to make shapes – let us know if you do!
I think you mean SWEETENED condensed milk. So as to avoid confusion with evaporated milk.
Yes, it specifically states “sweetened” in the recipe card and post
How sweet is this recipe? Can you use Milk Chocolate morsels? I love See’s Milk Chocolate, Soft Center truffles and chocolates (I just wish a pound wasn’t so expensive now a days!)
Thanks, Robert
We recommend using bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips for this recipe. We like bittersweet because the fudge is already very sweet with the condensed milk added. But if you don’t mind very sweet fudge, semi-sweet chocolate will also work.
I make one batch with 60% cacao Ghirardelli chips and one batch with Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips, both are great and not to sweet. Ghirardelli chips also makes it the smoothest fudge I’ve ever had
Thanks for sharing that!
This is awesome. What if I added some bourbon, would that work at all? What’s your suggestion?
We haven’t tried that – adding extra liquid could change the texture or the fudge might not set up right, so keep that in mind if you try it.
Love your recipes. Quick and simple. Thank you
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