Easy Pudding Fudge
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent and incredibly simple recipe for Easy Pudding Fudge! Using just six basic ingredients, including instant chocolate pudding mix, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and powdered sugar, this no-fail treat comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Its silky-smooth texture and rich chocolatey flavor make it perfect for holidays, parties, or an anytime dessert. The optional addition of chopped nuts adds a delightful crunch, but this fudge is just as irresistible without them. With no candy thermometer required and minimal cooking, this recipe is ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Make a batch today and enjoy the easiest, creamiest fudge ever—ready to impress in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.9 oz Chocolate pudding mix (instant)
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal, and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk. Cook over medium heat, constantly whisking, until the mixture starts to thicken slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low and add the chocolate chips. Stir until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and the mixture is glossy.
If using chopped nuts, gently fold them into the mixture at this stage.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Once the fudge is fully set, lift it out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 16 squares or desired sizes.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.4 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.6 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1571 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 586.9 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 510.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*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.
