Fudge Recipe with Condensed Milk – Ready in 5 Minutes

This fudge recipe with condensed milk comes together in just 5 minutes — no candy thermometer, no fuss. Just melt, stir, and chill for the easiest homemade fudge you’ll ever make.

Although I love our family old fashioned chocolate fudge recipe, this year I wanted to experiment with a recipe that didn’t require standing over the stove and stirring boiling liquid. I landed on this recipe and was astounded at how easy it was!

Studded with pillowy marshmallows and crunchy nuts, it is a decadent chocolate fudge recipe that can be made ahead for the holidays.

Ingredients for this quick fudge recipe

This quick fudge recipe only requires 5 ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, mini marshmallows, and chopped walnuts (or your favorite nut). (For exact measurements and the full printable recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Instructions for 5 Minute Fudge

• This has to be one of the easiest fudge recipes I’ve ever made — no candy thermometer, no standing over a hot stove stirring! Start by lining a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper or greased foil, so your fudge lifts right out once it’s set.
• Then it’s just a matter of melting the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together in the microwave, stirring until it’s completely smooth (if a few stubborn chips are hanging on, just give it another 30 seconds and stir again). Once it’s silky and melted, stir in the vanilla, marshmallows, and walnuts.
• Spoon big dollops of the fudge mixture into your prepared pan and press it into an even layer — I like using the back of the spoon to smooth it out. Pop it in the fridge until it’s completely set, then lift it out using the parchment paper and slice into squares. That’s it — that’s the whole recipe!

Substitutions

Have fun customizing this quick fudge to make it the flavor and look you’d like. Here are some ideas:

• Replace the nuts with white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
• Substitute maple or cinnamon extract for the vanilla extract to give it a warm and spicy flavor.
• Stir in colored sprinkles and press some on the top for a different look.
• Replace the marshmallows with dried fruit for a fruit and nut microwave fudge.
• Replace the semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and stir in cranberries instead of marshmallows for a pretty red and white Christmas fudge.

Equipment

Parchment paper has become one of my most often used kitchen tools for baking. It makes clean up a breeze, and eliminates fighting to get things out of the pan! I also love having a 9 x 13 professional baking pan with sharp corner. Every piece looks pretty when it is slice.

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Storage

This easy microwave fudge can be stored safely on the countertop in a sealed container for up to a week, or covered in the fridge for 2 weeks.

To freeze, wrap the fudge tightly in plastic wrap and place in a ziploc bag or airtight container before placing in the freezer. It will keep for about 3 months in the freezer. To thaw, uncover the fudge, unwrap it, and thaw at room temperature on a platter.

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You can find this recipe on my Easy Recipes Pinterest Board!: