Oh yes — homemade chocolate fudge with nuts 🍫🌰 is rich, creamy, and perfect for gifting or indulging! Here’s a simple, classic recipe:
Homemade Chocolate Fudge with Nuts
Makes about 16 squares
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the pan
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2️⃣ Melt chocolate mixture
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted.
3️⃣ Add flavor & nuts
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla and half the chopped nuts.
4️⃣ Pour & chill
- Pour mixture into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top and gently press in.
5️⃣ Set fudge
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.
6️⃣ Cut & serve
- Lift from pan using parchment paper.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Fudge
✔ Use low heat to prevent chocolate from seizing
✔ Stir constantly for extra creamy texture
✔ Line pan with parchment for easy removal
✔ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Optional Variations
- Nut-free: just skip the nuts or add dried fruit
- Spicy: a pinch of cayenne or chili powder
- Mint chocolate: add ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Sea salt chocolate fudge: sprinkle sea salt flakes on top
If you want, I can give you a “quick 10-minute chocolate fudge” version that doesn’t require a stove—perfect for last-minute treats.
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