Ingredients
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: One 14-ounce can. This is the magic ingredient that provides sweetness, creaminess, and structure to the fudge. Make sure it’s sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, as they are not interchangeable in this recipe.
- Chocolate Chips: 2 cups (about 12 ounces). You can use semi-sweet, dark, milk, or even white chocolate chips depending on your preference. Higher quality chocolate chips will yield a richer and more intensely flavored fudge.
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This will make it incredibly easy to lift the fudge out once it’s set and cut it into perfect squares. Alternatively, you can lightly grease the dish if you don’t have parchment paper, but parchment paper is highly recommended for effortless removal.
- Combine Ingredients in a Heat-Safe Bowl: In a medium-sized, heat-safe bowl (glass or stainless steel works well), pour in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and add the chocolate chips. Ensure the chocolate chips are somewhat submerged in the condensed milk for even melting.
- Melt the Chocolate and Condensed Milk (Microwave Method): Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on medium power in 30-second intervals. After each interval, stir the mixture thoroughly. Continue heating and stirring until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes total, but microwave power can vary, so keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. Stirring is crucial to distribute heat evenly and prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- Melt the Chocolate and Condensed Milk (Stovetop Method): Alternatively, you can melt the ingredients using a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Ensure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir constantly as the chocolate melts, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. This method offers more control and is less likely to overheat the chocolate.
- Stir Until Smooth and Creamy: Once the chocolate is melted, continue stirring the mixture vigorously until it is completely smooth, homogenous, and glossy. There should be no streaks of condensed milk or unmelted chocolate. This step is important for achieving the perfect fudge texture.
- Pour into Prepared Pan: Pour the melted chocolate fudge mixture into the parchment-lined or greased baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into all corners and create a smooth top surface.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or preferably 3-4 hours, or even overnight. This chilling time is essential for the fudge to firm up completely and achieve its signature sliceable texture. The longer it chills, the firmer it will become.
- Cut and Serve: Once the fudge is firm, lift it out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang (if used). Place it on a cutting board and cut it into squares. The size of the squares is up to you – smaller squares for bite-sized treats or larger squares for a more decadent serving. A warm, damp knife can make cutting cleaner and easier. Serve and enjoy your incredibly easy and delicious 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 14g