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Very Vanilla Fudge Recipe: Easy Homemade Sweet Treat for Beginners

  • Author: Jason Miller
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36 pieces (about 12 servings) 1x

Description

This very vanilla fudge is a quick, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for beginners. No candy thermometer needed—just simple ingredients and a few easy steps for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (340g) high-quality white chocolate chips
  • 1 (14-ounce / 396g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Seeds from 1 vanilla bean (optional)
  • White chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for topping)
  • Sprinkles or crushed cookies (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting. Lightly butter the paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Set over low heat and stir constantly with a silicone spatula for 5-7 minutes until smooth and melted.
  3. Remove from heat. Add sea salt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds (if using). Stir vigorously for 1 minute until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the warm fudge into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently to smooth the top.
  5. Add optional toppings: sprinkle white chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or crushed cookies on top and press gently.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm. For best results, chill overnight. Alternatively, freeze for 45 minutes if in a rush.
  7. Lift fudge out using parchment overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges. Yields about 36 pieces.

Notes

For ultra-creamy fudge, add vanilla off-heat and avoid over-stirring once poured. Use high-quality chocolate and fresh ingredients for best texture. Fudge can be customized with toppings or extracts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (about 1x1 inch)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 40
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Protein: 1

Keywords: vanilla fudge, easy fudge, homemade fudge, beginner fudge recipe, white chocolate fudge, sweet treat, holiday dessert, gluten-free fudge

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