Best 11 Homemade Fudge Recipes

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If you have a sweet tooth and a desire to indulge in a classic confection, look no further than homemade fudge. This delectable treat, known for its rich, creamy texture and decadent flavors, has been enjoyed for generations and continues to captivate taste buds worldwide. Whether you prefer the classic chocolate fudge, the nutty allure of peanut butter fudge, or the zesty tang of lemon fudge, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating this delightful dessert. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect homemade fudge that will satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BETTY CROCKER FUDGE BROWNIES HOMEMADE



Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies Homemade image

You can either bag the mix for future use or go ahead and make the brownies. You can also use a high quality cocoa to improve the flavor. Customize it with chips, nuts or whatever you like. I found this on a blog for saving money. Making it yourself should save you about 80- 85%

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil (I use canola)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all these ingredients together with a whisk and dump them into a ziploc to save. Should be good in the pantry for 6 months.
  • When making the brownies, preheat oven to 350°F
  • Add eggs, oil and vanilla and mix with a fork til just blended. Do not overmix.
  • Pour into a silicone or buttered 9x9 pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

HOMEMADE BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE



Homemade Butterscotch Fudge image

This fudge is sure to be the most delicious you have ever tasted. It is easy to make and will be gone in no time at all.-Kathy Ingrao, West Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in the marshmallow creme and peanut butter until melted and blended., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Add the butterscotch chips; stir until chips are melted. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. Using foil, remove fudge from pan; carefully peel off foil. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE FUDGE



Creamy Homemade Chocolate Fudge image

Someone gave me this recipe a while back and it makes REALLY great fudge - and I notoriously screw up fudge... :)

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 3 pounds, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

HOMEMADE FUDGE ICE POPS



Homemade Fudge Ice Pops image

On hot summer days, these are my kids' favorite frozen treats. They're healthy and economical, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
20 freezer pop molds or 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Stir in the brown sugar, cocoa and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times., Pour 1/4 cup mixture into molds or paper cups. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOMEMADE HOT FUDGE SAUCE



Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce image

This homemade hot fudge tastes delicious on our Ice Cream Sundae Trifle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups superfine sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Alternately add sugar and milk in two additions; whisk to combine. Add salt and continue whisking until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

HOMEMADE FUDGE POPSICLES RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Fudge Popsicles Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, whole milk

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 popsicles

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk, and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Let the pan cool.
  • Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, or use popsicle molds. Pour mixture into pan.
  • Freeze for about 5 hours, until firm enough to stick popsicle sticks in. Gently slide each popsicle stick into chocolate, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) in between each stick. Continue with the next row. There should be about 8 sticks per row, 16 popsicle sticks total.
  • Continue to freeze for another 4 hours, until completely frozen.
  • Remove the loaf pan from the freezer, and pull the plastic wrap upward releasing the chocolate. You may need to use a spatula to help release chocolate from pan.
  • Slice and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 22 grams

HOMEMADE ROCKY ROAD FUDGE



Homemade Rocky Road Fudge image

Make and share this Homemade Rocky Road Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Candy

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a hard boil for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth.
  • Fold in the almonds and marshmallows.
  • Pour into an 8 by 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Chill until firm, about 2 to 4 hours.
  • Cut into 12 squares.

HOMEMADE FUDGE SAUCE



Homemade Fudge Sauce image

Since I don't like store-bought sauces, I decided to come up with my own. I make it for family and for company, and I'll often get asked for the recipe. -Trudy DeFelice, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into eight pieces
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and cinnamon. Add cream and milk; mix well. Over medium heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOMEMADE FUDGE BROWNIES



Homemade Fudge Brownies image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield serves 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, melted
3 cups white sugar
1 TBSP vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
Fresh raspberries or cherries & powdered sugar, garnish

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • 2.Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
  • 3.Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • 4.Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.
  • 5.To make tiered cakes: using a small, medium, and large biscuit cutter cut out 3 circles. Top brownie circles on top of each other from large too small. Dust with powdered sugar and top with a cherry or raspberry.

HOMEMADE FROZEN FUDGE POPS



Homemade Frozen Fudge Pops image

Make and share this Homemade Frozen Fudge Pops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 18m

Yield 1 dozen pops

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
vegetable oil cooking spray, for plastic cups
12 disposable plastic cups (3-oz)
12 wooden popsicle sticks

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the cornstarch and salt.
  • Gradually stir in milk (I prefer 1 cup half and half mixed with 2 cups whipping cream, so bottom of the pot will not scorch).
  • Stir in corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 min, or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat, stir in the milk chocolate chips until melted.
  • Pour in to cups (sprayed lightly with vegetable spray, I like Pam spray).
  • Cover each cup with heavy-duty foil; insert sticks through foil.
  • Place in a 13 x 9-in pan.
  • Freeze until firm.
  • Remove foil and cups before serving.

HOMEMADE YUMMY FUDGE



Homemade Yummy Fudge image

Delicious fudge! Homemade!

Provided by Lauressa Abrew

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8x8 inch dish with foil.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in salt and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, until smooth. Stir in melted chocolate. Fold in walnuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill 1 hour, until firm. Cut into one inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 12.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate, butter, and sugar to ensure the best flavor. Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped so that it melts smoothly.
  • Cook the fudge to the right temperature: Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the fudge reaches the correct temperature. This will help to prevent it from being too soft or too hard.
  • Let the fudge cool properly: Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting it into pieces. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge properly: Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Homemade fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little bit of practice, you can create perfect fudge that is rich, creamy, and smooth. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give homemade fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!

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