• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Best Dessert Recipes
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bars
    • Brownies
    • Cake
    • Dessert Dips
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Cake
    • Cupcakes
    • Frozen
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Shop!
  • Get the Emails
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bars
    • Brownies
    • Cake
    • Dessert Dips
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Cake
    • Cupcakes
    • Frozen
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Shop!
  • Get the Emails
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bars
    • Brownies
    • Cake
    • Dessert Dips
    • Candy
    • Cookies
    • Cake
    • Cupcakes
    • Frozen
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Shop!
  • Get the Emails
×

Fantasy Fudge Recipe

June 20, 2022 by Jessica 5 Comments

Sharing is caring!

38 shares
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe

During the holidays, I love giving (and receiving) sweet treats that are homemade. But I also love that year-round! This fantasy fudge is one of those that I can make any time of year and enjoy all on my own but it’s also amazing to take to a party and great for gifting.

overhead shot of fantasy fudge on a plate

What I love about this chocolatey dessert is that it’s so easy to make and that it comes together so quickly. It’s not a finicky fudge – just follow the guidelines for the temperature and it won’t become temperamental.

I also adore that it’s the kind of sweet goodness that anyone can enjoy. Children, adults… everyone loves a good, rich piece of fudge (or two or three pieces). Nearly no one will turn down chocolate enriched with fluffy marshmallow creme.

If you’re looking for a fudge recipe that you can experiment with, this will be up your alley. There’s nothing like taking a recipe and making it your own, right? Use your imagination (or check out the listed variations) and create an amazing concoction that’s all your own!

overhead shot of fantasy fudge cut into pieces

Why You’ll Love Fantasy Fudge

Table of Contents

  • Why You’ll Love Fantasy Fudge
  • Ingredients
  • How To Make Fantasy Fudge
  • Variations
  • More Fudge Recipes
  • Fantasy Fudge

Easy– all you need to do is measure your ingredients and then be prepared to pour them in the pan as needed.

Quick- who doesn’t love a recipe that comes together in less than 15 minutes?

Accessible– most of your ingredients are probably already in your pantry or are easily garnered at your grocery store. Grocery store not close? Then they’re also just a quick click away online.

Customizable– depending on the day, what we want for dessert may change. This fudge is so incredibly easy to customize – the options are literally at your fingertips.

overhead shot of cut fudge

Ingredients

  • Granulated sugar– because it dissolves so quickly, granulated sugar is the ideal sugar to use with this quick-cooking fantasy fudge.
  • Butter– as with most recipes, unsalted butter is the best butter to use. While salt is welcome in some baked goods, this fudge doesn’t need it for the flavors to shine.
  • Evaporated milk– this ingredient gives the fudge its creamy, rich texture.
  • Semisweet chocolate chips– make sure to check your bag label – semisweet is the way to go for this recipe.
  • Marshmallow fluff– you can easily buy the jarred version in the store, but if you’re feeling ambitious, make your own fluff… it’s easier than you think!
  • Walnuts– chop these nuts up to whatever size you choose. I like to make mine small (think: minced) but if you like huge hunks, go for it!
  • Vanilla extract– I typically keep homemade vanilla extract around, but if it’s out I just reach for my store-bought bottle (and you can, too).
straight on shot of plate of fantasy fudge

How To Make Fantasy Fudge

  1. Prepare pan. Use aluminum foil to line a square pan. Allow the ends of the foil to extend over the sides of the pan so that it is easier to remove the fudge after baking.
  2. Add ingredients to saucepan. Add sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to a 3 quart saucepan. Bring it to medium heat, stirring the ingredients constantly while they are at a full rolling boil.
  3. Stir. Continuously stir the mixture until the candy thermometer reaches 234° F. Remove from heat when the thermometer reaches 234° F.
  4. Add rest of ingredients. To the hot mixture, add chocolate and marshmallow creme and stir until melted. Next, add the walnuts and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Add to pan. Pour the fantasy fudge contents of the saucepan into the prepared pan. Be sure to spread the mixture to cover the bottom of the pan.
  6. Cool and cut. Allow the fudge to cool completely which should take about 2-3 hours. Use the foil handles to lift the fudge from the pan. Then, cut the fudge into squares.
overhead shot of three pieces of fudge

Variations

  • Nuts– use any other variety of nuts that you may like either instead of, or in addition to, the walnuts. Pistachios, peanuts, pecans – whatever you prefer!
  • Sprinkles– make your fudge even more fantastical by topping them with colorful sprinkles.
  • Decorators’ sugar– add some sparkle by sprinkling your favorite decorators’ sugar over the fudge while it cools. This is a great way to add some seasonal color, too.
  • Chips– toss in some other flavored chips (or press them into the top as the fudge cools). Peanut butter or butterscotch are a couple options.
  • Salt– if you’re a fan of salty/sweet combinations, sprinkling some sea salt over top of this fantasy fudge will make it your perfect dessert. If you want to add some prettiness to your fudge, use pink Himalayan sea salt.
collage of fantasy fudge for pinterest

More Fudge Recipes

  • Maple Fudge
  • Eggnog Fudge
  • Nutella Fudge
  • Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Cadbury Egg Fudge
With a chocolate and a white almond flavor, this Cadbury Egg Fudge makes for the perfect Easter dessert! Creamy and decadent!
Check out this recipe
close up of square of cadbury egg fudge
bite taken out of stack of fantasy fudge with text overlay for pinterest
overhead shot of plate full of fantasy fudge

Fantasy Fudge

With only a handful of ingredients, you can have this Fantasy Fudge recipe with under 20 minutes of work! Full of nuts and chocolate!
5 from 5 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy fudge recipe, fantasy fudge recipe, marshmallow fudge
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 575kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, crisscrossing to make a sling.
  • Combine the sugar, butter and evaporated milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer and stir for 5-10 minutes or until it registers at 234°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the chocolate and marshmallow creme to the hot mixture; stir until melted. Add the nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour the hot fudge into the prepared pan; spreading evenly. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into 1-inch squares.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

Filed Under: Fudge

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Dannii

    July 6, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    This fudge was SO easy to make, and my kids loved it too.

  2. Beth

    July 6, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, yes! Now that’s what I’m talking about. I absolutely adore fudge! It’s one of my favorite sweet treats, and this looks like a great recipe.

  3. kushigalu

    July 6, 2022 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    Love how simple and delicious this fudge recipe is. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Dana

    July 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    5 stars
    This fudge is so so good and SO easy to make! Never thought it would be this simple, honestly. Just as good as any fudge you get from those fancy little stores!

  5. Mirlene

    July 6, 2022 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    This fudge was the ultimate sweet satisfaction! My kids loved it so much that they want me to make this again!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Meet Jessica

Best dessert recipes is a central place for easy dessert recipes featuring semi-homemade, one step and easy dessert making hacks guaranteed for all culinary levels. Jessica is a cookbook author and Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School certified recipe developer. See her work in Parade Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Mashed, AllRecipes AllStars and The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

jessica eating a cheesecake

Visit Our Sister Sites

For all things savory, make sure to visit our sister sites, SavoryExperiments.com and MySauceRecipes.com.

savory experiments logo

Trending Now

lemon bar topped with lemon slice

Easy Lemon Bars

overhead shot of stack of oreo brownies

Easy Oreo Brownies

stack of three lunch lady brownies

Lunch Lady Brownies

slice of cake on plate

Lemon Sheet Cake

Footer

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Accessibility Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact
  • About

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Exclusive Member of Mediavine Food.

Copyright © 2022 Best Dessert Recipes

↑ back to top