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Chocolate Fudge

Dec 24, 2019 · 22 Comments

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Decadent Chocolate Fudge made with just a few ingredients. Quick and easy to make this homemade chocolate fudge is rich in chocolate flavor, and perfect texture. Makes an excellent edible gift or a simple treat.

 

Chocolate Fudge - Instant Pot

 

 

WHAT IS FUDGE

Fudge is a type of dense milk-based candy that is made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk. The ingredients are heated until it reaches a soft-ball stage at 240 °F (116 °C). The mixture is then beaten as it cools, to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Fudge is firm and smooth, not soft or crumbly, and has a slightly chewy texture.

WHAT IS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Chocolate fudge is a fudge made with chocolate, sugar, and milk,  or condensed milk. A variation to a classic fudge recipe made with chocolate and can be flavored the same way as the classic fudge. Please refer to the post  – WHAT FLAVORS TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

 

Chocolate Fudge - Instant Pot

 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

This is a quick and easy recipe to make homemade fudge. Add chocolate, and condensed milk to a bowl. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Stir chocolate and condensed milk until well combined. Pour this melted chocolate into a lined baking dish. Add any topping of your choice such as marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy, caramel toffee bites, etc.

Let the chocolate firm up completely before taking it out of the baking dish. Once firm, remove and cut into desired pieces. Store it in an air-tight container in a refrigerator for up to a month.

INSTANT POT CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Love making this chocolate fudge in Instant Pot. You could use the stovetop for making the same. The double boiler method works just fine in either case.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Instant Pot

Glass or steel bowl that sits well on top of your Instant Pot liner

Whisk or spatula

5 * 8-inch baking dish

parchment paper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Grease the baking dish with some butter. Line the baking dish with some parchment paper. 
  2. Add 2 cups of water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Now place a bowl on top of the Instant Pot.
  3. Turn ON Instant Pot on saute mode (more). Add the chocolate, prepared coffee, and condensed milk to a bowl. Mix until all the chocolate has melted, it will take around 4-5 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract. Remove the bowl from the heat.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  6. Using a spatula, smooth the fudge surface.

  7. Add any toppings of your choice – marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy, caramel bites.
  8. Let the hot chocolate fudge cool completely for around 1-2 hours.
  9. Once cooled, cut the chocolate fudge into desired pieces.
  10. Store it in an air-tight container in a refrigerator.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT CHOCOLATE TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

For making fudge, melt-able chocolate chips or discs are ideal. These are also known as baking chocolate. These chocolates come in a varying percentage of cacao used in each.

For instance, dark chocolate comes with a higher percentage of cacao, whereas milk chocolate has a less percentage of cacao, as it contains more milk and sugar, for a creamy, mild flavor.

Also, the higher the percentage of cacao in chocolate, the chocolate will be bitter. So, depending upon how sweet you like your fudge, you can choose the chocolate.

Both dark chocolate and milk chocolate would work fine. However, dark chocolate contributes to a very rich, intense chocolaty flavor.
I do not prefer white chocolate as it is overly sweet for my taste.

MILK CHOCOLATE

SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE 

WHAT FLAVORS TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Chocolate fudge can be served as it is or can be flavored with different flavors. Flavors are either added inside or on top of the fudge. Here are some of the ways we like our fudge.

FRUITS
CHOPPED NUTS
CHOCOLATE
CARAMEL
CANDIES
MARSHMALLOW FLUFF OR CREME
VANILLA
COFFEE

 

Chocolate Fudge - Instant Pot

 

WHAT TOPPINGS TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Chocolate fudge can be served as it is or with different toppings on top of the fudge. You can add toppings of your choice or have none. Some of the common toppings are:

FRUITS

CHOPPED NUTS

MARSHMALLOWS

PEPPERMINT CANDY

ENGLISH TOFFEE BITS

CARAMEL BITES

SPRINKLES 

HOW TO SERVE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Treat yourself with this homemade rich, dense chocolate fudge, that has an intense chocolate flavor. Serve it with a cup of warm milk or coffee and you have the best ever homemade chocolate fudge ready to be devoured.

Hope you enjoy making a ton of this chocolate fudge for your friends and loved ones and don’t forget to save some for yourself too! Happy Holidays ya’ll!!!

 

Chocolate Fudge - Instant Pot

 

 

Here are some more recipes from the blog:

HOT CHOCOLATE ON STICKS

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK

PEPPERMINT CANDY PLATTER 

HOW TO MAKE BASMATI RICE IN AN INSTANT POT 

HOW TO COOK CHICKPEAS IN INSTANT POT 

 

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Chocolate Fudge

Jyoti Behrani
Decadent Chocolate Fudge made with just a few ingredients. Quick and easy to make this homemade chocolate fudge is rich in chocolate flavor, perfect texture. Makes an excellent edible gifts or a simple treat.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp prepared instant coffee
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Grease the baking dish with some butter. Line the baking dish with some parchment paper.
  • Add 2 cups of water in the inner pot of Instant Pot. Now place a bowl on top of the Instant Pot.
  • Turn ON Instant Pot on saute mode (more). Add the chocolate, prepared coffee and condensed milk to a bowl. Mix until all the chocolate has melted, it will take around 4-5 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot.
  • Stir in vanilla extract. Remove the bowl from the heat.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  • Using a spatula, smooth the fudge surface.
  • Add any toppings of your choice – marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy, caramel bites.
  • Let the chocolate fudge cool completely for around 1-2 hours.
  • Once cooled, cut the chocolate fudge into desired pieces.
  • Store it in an air-tight container in a refrigerator.

Notes

Please refer to the post for:
  1. WHAT CHOCOLATE TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE
  2. WHAT FLAVORS TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE
  3. WHAT TOPPINGS TO USE FOR CHOCOLATE FUDGE

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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  1. Kristen Wood says

    December 5, 2021 at 3:20 am

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and my kids loved it, thank you!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:30 am

      Hi Kristen, So happy to hear this! You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    December 5, 2021 at 3:37 am

    Will it work OK without teh coffe which I absolutely do not like nor will I use it.

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:58 am

      Sure, You can leave out the coffee, the fudge will taste just fine.

      Reply
  3. Lucy says

    December 5, 2021 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never thought of making fudge in the instant pot before. This chocolate fudge is such a delicious treat and the perfect gift for family and friends.

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      Hi Lucy, I’m so glad you liked my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dannii says

    December 5, 2021 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    You can’t beat homemade fudge and this is such a great idea to do it in the instant pot.

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Dannii, Happy to hear you enjoyed the fudge!

      Reply
  5. AISilva says

    December 5, 2021 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been trying to find more uses for my instant pot, but I’ve never thought of making chocolate fudge instant pot! Great idea and love that it’s so fast!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Hi AlSilva, You are welcome. I have been enjoying making these easy fudge in the instant pot.

      Reply
  6. Sisley White - Sew White says

    December 5, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely brilliant. Could you make it with different types of chocolate?

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Absolutely! You can use any chocolate of your choice to make this fudge. Depending upon the type of chocolate used, the taste of the fudge will vary. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  7. Andrea says

    December 5, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    What an easy recipe to follow. My grandkids will love helping to make this fun, chocolatey treat.

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Andrea, So glad to hear this. Hope you enjoy making this fudge as much as I do!

      Reply
  8. Tara says

    December 5, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun treat for the holidays! I love all the festive sprinkles and how easily the fudge comes together in the instant pot. Yum!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Hi Tara, So glad you found my recipe helpful!

      Reply
  9. HEATHER PERINE says

    December 5, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea you could make fudge in your instant pot! So cool..can’t wait to make these for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Heather, Glad you liked my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gwynn says

    December 5, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this fudge is made in the instant pot! A delicious foodie gift for the holidays too!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      Absolutely! These make fantastic gift for the holidays!

      Reply
  11. Sara Welch says

    December 5, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    5 stars
    Another great recipe for my Instant Pot! Adding this to my baking line up for the holidays; looks too good to pass up!

    Reply
    • Jyoti Behrani says

      December 5, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Sara, So glad to hear this. Hope you enjoy making this fudge as much as I do!

      Reply

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