Want to be the hit of every party? Learn how to make chocolate fudge! It really is easier than you think and is a snap to customize with your favorite flavors and mix-ins –it’ll make you the star of every dessert table!
Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Add milk chocolate chips and marshmallow cream to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a large, heavy saucepan, add butter, cream, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, continue to boil for a full 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and pour over chocolate and marshmallow cream. Using an electric mixer, blend for about one minute, until chips or morsels are melted and mixture is smooth.
Add any desired mix-ins and fold them in with a spoon, gently. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and refrigerate for two hours (or overnight), covered with a piece of plastic wrap.
Once set, cut into bite sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
You can also make chocolate fudge ahead of time, even up to a couple of days in advance, making it the perfect candy to make for parties or gift around the holidays.
Once you know how to make chocolate fudge, you can tweak my easy chocolate fudge recipe to personalize it in any way you like!
Simply add in some flavor extract if you want or mix in anything from chopped candy to nuts to crushed cookies or even cookie dough.