Dark Chocolate Fudge
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly rich and velvety Dark Chocolate Fudge, a homemade treat that’s as simple as it is indulgent. Made with just five core ingredients—luxurious dark chocolate, creamy sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, fragrant vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of optional sea salt—this recipe delivers a perfectly smooth and decadent texture with every bite. In just 20 minutes of prep and cooking, you can create a batch of fudge that’s ideal for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying those late-night chocolate cravings. Customize it with chopped nuts or your favorite toppings for a delightful crunch and extra depth of flavor. With no baking required, this easy dark chocolate fudge recipe is a foolproof way to impress your family and friends with a timeless, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams dark chocolate
- 395 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
- 50 grams chopped nuts or toppings (optional, such as pistachios or walnuts)
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces if it is not pre-chopped, to ensure it melts evenly.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter.
Place the saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt (if using).
If adding nuts or other toppings, fold them gently into the fudge mixture.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Optional: Sprinkle additional nuts, sea salt, or toppings onto the surface of the fudge for a decorative finish.
Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until it is fully set.
Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board.
Cut the fudge into 16 equal squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.2 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.9 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.4 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.7 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1433 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 49.1 mg | 273% | |
| Potassium | 4526 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
