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5 Minute White Chocolate Fudge is so easy to make! It’s the ultimate no fail fudge recipe that’s done in 5 minutes with 4 main ingredients. You don’t need a candy thermometer or any complicated techniques! Whether you keep it classic or use my variations like peanut butter fudge, mint chip fudge, or easy Oreo fudge, this creamy white fudge is the perfect candy recipe.
Several people I know LOVE fudge, especially my mother-in-law and my mom, so I always make it for Christmas. There are so many ways to make an Easy White Chocolate Fudge Recipe but there is only one true EASY foolproof recipe, and that’s this one with sweetened condensed milk. No candy thermometer needed, no tears, just easy fudge, and EASY homemade fudge, with just 4 main ingredients. It can be made on the stove or in the microwave. It’s perfectly sweet with the best creamy texture!
The secret to the best white chocolate fudge recipe is the combination of high-quality white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Unlike traditional fudge, which can be grainy or finicky, this version is incredibly silky and sets up perfectly every time. Because white chocolate is more delicate than dark chocolate, we’ve perfected a low and slow melting method that ensures a smooth finish without the risk of the chocolate clumping or burning.
How do you make 5-minute white chocolate fudge? Combine 3 cups white chocolate chips with one 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp vanilla and a pinch of salt, then fold in your favorite mix-ins. Pour into an 8×8 lined pan and chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
4 Ingredients for the Perfect White Fudge
- Sweetened condensed milk is one of the two main ingredients – no substitutions. Only use regular (NOT fat free or non-fat).
- White chocolate chips are the second main ingredient. This recipe would also work with any flavor chocolate chip. Buy a good quality brand (i.e. Ghirardelli, not store brand) because the fudge is going to taste like this the most, and you want a good flavor. You can also use white candy melts, but I prefer chocolate chips. If you use melts, use Ghirardelli!
- Vanilla extract and a pinch of salt round out the main ingredients in the classic fudge recipe. Salt may seem counterintuitive, but a pinch of salt is essential to balance the sugar from the condensed milk.
Click to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions. See below the recipe card for even more information: process shots, variations, FAQ and more.
3 Ways to Customize Your Fudge: Oreo, Mint, and Peanut Butter
- Easy Oreo Fudge: add 2 cups chopped Oreos after the vanilla.
- Mint Fudge or Candy Cane Fudge: Add 1/8-1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract and green food coloring or 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces.
- Easy Peanut Butter Fudge: Add 1/2 cup peanut butter with the white chocolate chips.
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Dorothy’s Expert Tips
- Make sure everything is assembled and you read the recipe before starting. Measure out your ingredients and prep your pan – making this is fast work and it’ll start to harden if it waits for you.
- Be sure to use regular sweetened condensed milk – not low fat or nonfat – or your fudge won’t set up properly.
- For easy cuts, dip a sharp knife in hot water and wipe it dry after every slice to get perfectly sharp, glass-like edges on the fudge.
- If the white chocolate seizes, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil (or other neutral oil) to help loosen the fats and bring it back to a smooth state.
5 Minute White Chocolate Fudge Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Variations see below
Instructions
- Line a 9×9″ or 8×8″ pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute on high power; stir. Heat an additional 30 seconds, stirring after, and continuing until mixture is just melted together and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and salt, then spread in prepared pan. Chill to set (sometimes it’ll set on the counter, but it’ll take longer and depend on the how warm your house is).
- Slice into 1″ squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Cookies & Milk Fudge: add 1 cup each chopped Oreos and chocolate chips cookies (or 2 cups of your favorite cookie) in step 3. Sprinkle additional cookies on top for garnish, if desired.
- Peanut Butter Fudge: add 1/2 cup peanut butter to the chips and sweetened condensed milk in step 2 (before heating). Melt as directed. The mixture will look a little bit seized after melting, but that's okay. Spread it in pan as directed. If desired, add 1 cup of chopped candy in step 3.
- Mint Chip Fudge: add 2 teaspoons peppermint extract and 2-3 drops of green food coloring in step 3, then stir in 1 cup mini or regular sized chocolate chips. Spread in pan as directed.
- Oreo Fudge: Add 2 cups chopped Oreos after adding vanilla.
- Candy Cane Fudge: Add 1/2 cup chopped candy canes after vanilla. Optionally, you can also add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
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How to make White Chocolate Fudge
- You can use the stove or the microwave to make this. If cooking on a stove, use a saucepan over medium low heat. If using a microwave, be sure to stir it often so the chocolate doesn’t scorch.
- Have everything ready to go before you start. Making fudge is fast work!
- Prep your baking dish before you start – I like to line an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray for easy removal. You can also use parchment paper.
- You can chill to set the fudge. Cut it into squares with a sharp knife.
Variations and More Fudge Ideas
- Peanut Butter: add some creamy or crunchy shelf-stable to flavor your fudge.
- Extracts: Switch up the extract to make new flavors. Vanilla is standard but you could use peppermint extract, almond extract, lemon, anything. Just note that anything but vanilla extract is very strong so start with 1/4 teaspoon.
- Nuts: You can add your favorite chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, anything!)
- Chopped Cookies or Candy: The sky is the limit! Use chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, dark chocolate chips, chopped Reese’s, etc.
FAQs
If you’re making easy fudge with sweetenend condensed milk and it didn’t set, make sure you used regular (not non-fat or fat free) sweetened condensed milk. Otherwise it should set up pretty quickly.
Easy fudge is usually grainy if you use fat free sweetened condensed milk. Use regular instead.
White chocolate is very sensitive to heat. If it gets too hot too fast, it will clump. If this happens, stir vigorously; the residual heat from the condensed milk usually smooths it out.
No! Evaporated milk is thin and unsweetened. You must use sweetened condensed milk to get the fudge to set properly.
Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Yes, almond bark or Candiquik can be substituted for chips and often melts even more smoothly, though the flavor is slightly less rich than true white chocolate.
White Chocolate Fudge step-by-step
- Add white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a medium saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring almost constantly, until mixture is melted. White chocolate chips sometimes have trouble – just stir hard.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt. Stir in mix-ins.
- Pour into an 8-inch square pan and chill to set.
I love making fudge around the Holidays and I will diffently be trying this one
Fantastic hit with the whole family. All variations made and all loved
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