Stovetop Fudge

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Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 07/15/21
Stovetop Fudge
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 45 to 50 servings
Yield: 1 8 x 8-inch pan

Looking for a delicious chocolate fudge recipe with the texture and flavor of old-fashioned fudge, but the speed and convenience of modern fudge? Look no further!

Stovetop Fudge is an easy fudge recipe that comes together in under 10 minutes and doesn’t require extended beating or any special equipment. It's smooth, slightly chewy, with a rich chocolate flavor and a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

We have a wide variety of other fudge recipes to explore, as well. If you're looking for quick and easy, Microwave Fudge is one of the most popular recipes on the site and it comes together in just a few minutes. For a more traditional fudge recipe, try Old-Fashioned Chocolate Nut Fudge - this one is just like Grandma used to make! There's also a wide variety of flavored fudges available, including Cherry Chip Fudge, Cookies and Cream Fudge, and German Chocolate Fudge.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream, heavy or whipping

  • 1/2 cup corn syrup, light

  • 3 cups (18 ounces) chocolate chips, semi-sweet, or chopped chocolate

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Prepare an 8x8-inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Combine the cream and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir while the mixture heats, then bring the mixture to a boil and boil it continuously for one minute.

  4. After one minute of boiling, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

  5. Add the powdered sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is incorporated. Finally, add the vanilla extract and the toasted chopped walnuts, and stir until the walnuts are distributed throughout the fudge.

  6. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Refrigerate the fudge until it is firm, for about 2 hours.

  7. Once the fudge is set, remove the fudge from the pan using the foil as handles. Use a large sharp chef's knife to cut the fudge into small squares.

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Tips

  • For the best taste and texture, serve this fudge at room temperature.
  • Stovetop Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Recipe Variations

  • Consider adding other mix-ins to the fudge, like different types of nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut. You can even get creative and add other candies, or chopped-up cookie pieces!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
87 Calories
5g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 45 to 50
Amount per serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 44mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)