Name: 5-Minute Fudge
Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Milk: (14 ounces) This creamy, sweet base is the magic ingredient that creates the fudgy texture and eliminates the need for candy thermometers or complicated sugar cooking. It provides sweetness and richness, holding the fudge together beautifully.; Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: (2 cups) The star of the show, these chips deliver that classic chocolate fudge flavor. Semi-sweet offers a balanced sweetness that isn’t overly sugary, allowing the chocolate notes to shine. You can also experiment with dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.; Unsalted Butter: (2 tablespoons) A touch of butter adds extra richness, smoothness, and a beautiful sheen to the fudge. It also helps to prevent the fudge from becoming too dry and crumbly.; Vanilla Extract: (1 teaspoon) Vanilla extract enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle warmth and depth to the overall taste profile. It rounds out the sweetness and brings all the flavors together.; Pinch of Salt: A tiny pinch of salt might seem counterintuitive in a sweet treat, but it’s crucial for balancing the sweetness and intensifying the chocolate flavor. It prevents the fudge from tasting one-dimensional and overly sugary.; Optional Toppings: (Nuts, sprinkles, sea salt, etc.) While delicious on its own, you can customize your 5-Minute Fudge with various toppings to add texture and visual appeal. Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, colorful sprinkles, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, or even dried fruit can elevate the fudge to the next level.

Ingredients

Sweetened Condensed Milk: (14 ounces) This creamy, sweet base is the magic ingredient that creates the fudgy texture and eliminates the need for candy thermometers or complicated sugar cooking. It provides sweetness and richness, holding the fudge together beautifully.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: (2 cups) The star of the show, these chips deliver that classic chocolate fudge flavor. Semi-sweet offers a balanced sweetness that isn’t overly sugary, allowing the chocolate notes to shine. You can also experiment with dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
Unsalted Butter: (2 tablespoons) A touch of butter adds extra richness, smoothness, and a beautiful sheen to the fudge. It also helps to prevent the fudge from becoming too dry and crumbly.
Vanilla Extract: (1 teaspoon) Vanilla extract enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle warmth and depth to the overall taste profile. It rounds out the sweetness and brings all the flavors together.
Pinch of Salt: A tiny pinch of salt might seem counterintuitive in a sweet treat, but it’s crucial for balancing the sweetness and intensifying the chocolate flavor. It prevents the fudge from tasting one-dimensional and overly sugary.
Optional Toppings: (Nuts, sprinkles, sea salt, etc.) While delicious on its own, you can customize your 5-Minute Fudge with various toppings to add texture and visual appeal. Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, colorful sprinkles, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, or even dried fruit can elevate the fudge to the next level.

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Instructions

Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This parchment paper sling will make it incredibly easy to lift the fudge out of the pan once it’s set, preventing any sticking and ensuring clean, beautiful squares. Set the prepared pan aside.
Combine Ingredients in a Microwave-Safe Bowl: In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and unsalted butter. Ensure the butter is cut into smaller pieces for quicker melting. Using a microwave-safe bowl is essential for this recipe as we’ll be melting everything in the microwave.
Microwave in Intervals: Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the ingredients thoroughly. Return the bowl to the microwave and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval. Microwaving in intervals is crucial to prevent the chocolate from burning. Stirring between intervals helps distribute the heat evenly and ensures smooth melting.
Stir Until Smooth: Continue microwaving and stirring until the chocolate chips and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. The mixture should be easily stirrable and have a rich, melted chocolate appearance. If there are still some unmelted chocolate chips, continue microwaving in very short bursts (10-15 seconds) and stirring until fully melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
Stir in Vanilla and Salt: Once the fudge mixture is smooth, stir in the vanilla extract and the pinch of salt. Mix until everything is well combined. The vanilla will enhance the chocolate flavor, and the salt will balance the sweetness.
Pour into Prepared Pan: Pour the melted fudge mixture into the parchment-lined baking pan. Use a spatula or spoon to spread the fudge evenly in the pan, ensuring it reaches all corners and creates a smooth top surface.
Add Toppings (Optional): If desired, sprinkle your chosen toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or sea salt, evenly over the top of the fudge. Gently press the toppings into the fudge to ensure they adhere properly.
Chill to Set: Place the pan of fudge in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until the fudge is firm and completely set. Chilling is essential for the fudge to solidify and achieve the desired texture. For faster setting, you can place it in the freezer for about an hour, but be careful not to freeze it solid.
Cut and Serve: Once the fudge is firm, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place the fudge on a cutting board and cut it into squares using a sharp knife. For clean cuts, you can run the knife under hot water and wipe it clean between cuts. Serve the 5-Minute Fudge chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 250
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Cholesterol: 20mg