Dark Chocolate Fudge

Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistibly rich and velvety Dark Chocolate Fudge, a homemade treat that’s as simple as it is indulgent. Made with just five core ingredients—luxurious dark chocolate, creamy sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, fragrant vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of optional sea salt—this recipe delivers a perfectly smooth and decadent texture with every bite. In just 20 minutes of prep and cooking, you can create a batch of fudge that’s ideal for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying those late-night chocolate cravings. Customize it with chopped nuts or your favorite toppings for a delightful crunch and extra depth of flavor. With no baking required, this easy dark chocolate fudge recipe is a foolproof way to impress your family and friends with a timeless, melt-in-your-mouth dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 400 grams dark chocolate
• 395 grams sweetened condensed milk
• 30 grams unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
• 50 grams chopped nuts or toppings (optional, such as pistachios or walnuts)

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces if it is not pre-chopped, to ensure it melts evenly.

Step 3

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Add the chopped dark chocolate to the saucepan and stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick and glossy.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt (if using).

Step 7

If adding nuts or other toppings, fold them gently into the fudge mixture.

Step 8

Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Step 9

Optional: Sprinkle additional nuts, sea salt, or toppings onto the surface of the fudge for a decorative finish.

Step 10

Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until it is fully set.

Step 11

Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board.

Step 12

Cut the fudge into 16 equal squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(882.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4015.8

Total Fat 219.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 228.9mg	0%
Sodium 1679.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 462.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 414.7g
Protein 66.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.6IU	0%
Calcium 1432.8mg	0%
Iron 49.1mg	0%
Potassium 4526.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 45.2%