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Quick and Easy Christmas Chocolate Fudge

This delicious Christmas Chocolate fudge is so quick and easy to make.  It’s a super creamy fudge that has just 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes of prep time.  And it’s such an easy fudge recipe that anyone can make, using simple ingredients and without the need for a candy thermometer.  To make it fun and festive for the holiday season, my 4th ingredient is Christmas M&Ms, but feel free to swap it for crushed candy canes, as a nod to the peppermint flavour.  A delicious sweet treat at Christmas time and a fantastic option if you love giving homemade gifts at Christmas.   Whip it up in no time for any last-minute gift giving, because everyone loves homemade Christmas fudge!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• You can literally make it in 5 minutes! 
• Super easy recipe
• You can swap the chocolate for your own favourite flavours
• No need for a candy thermometer -just use the microwave!
• It’s a basic fudge recipe that can be customised so many ways
• It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, making it perfect for gifting!
• Great fun to make with kids

Ingredients

• Chocolate:  I love using Lindt dark chocolate that’s already flavoured and the dark peppermint is perfect for this delicious fudge recipe
• Sweetened condensed milk:  you will need 1 can
• Butter:  unsalted, cold and cubed
• M&Ms:  or any other christmas sprinkles you like

Substitutions and Additions

• Peppermint Chocolate:  dark chocolate is excellent as a base for fudge.  Swap the peppermint with any of  the Lindt dark chocolate range -caramelized hazelnut is also amazing.  Just top it with finely chopped roasted hazelnuts instead.
• Flavoured Chocolate:  instead of using the flavoured chocolate above, you can use peppermint extract and dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.  Just use good quality eating chocolate, not chocolate melts.
• M&Ms:  try crushed candy canes, or swirl some melted white chocolate chips through the top of the fudge

Step by Step Instructions

• Spray a 20cm (8 inch) square pan with cooking spray, line with baking paper and set aside
• Cut the chocolate into small pieces and add to a large microwave-safe bowl
• Place the bowl in a microwave and heat for 1 minute

• Give it a good stir with a silicone or rubber spatula, then continue to heat at 30 second intervals (it should only take 1-2 more goes)

• Once melted, add the condensed milk and butter and give it another good stir
• Return to the microwave for 40 seconds, then stir again to make sure the butter has all melted

• Spread the mixture into your prepared pan and sprinkle M&Ms on top of the fudge

• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
• Once chilled and set, use a large, sharp knife to cut the fudge into small squares

• Store in the fridge, in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks.  If it’s not too hot (hello Australian Christmas!) it can be kept at room temperature for a week or 2, just keep it airtight and seperate the layers of fudge with wax paper or parchment paper.  It can also be frozen, stored the same way, for 3-4 months

Tips and Tricks

• This is not a sponsored post, but I love using the Lindt Excellence range for making quick and easy fudge, as it’s already flavoured and delicious!
• Don’t overheat your chocolate -just enough so it’s only just melted.  After adding the butter, it only needs another 30-40 seconds -you don’t want all of that delicious chocolate to seize!
• If it’s really hot where you are, try popping the fudge in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cutting it -it’s less messy.

Serving Suggestions

• Christmas dessert buffet:  this fudge is a delicious little treat that will disappear very quickly!
• Christmas gifts:  a delicious gift for the Christmas season -pop it into a glass jar or foodsafe bag and tie it with a bow -it’s the perfect holiday treat!

Storage

• Fridge:  in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks. 
• Room temperature:  If it’s not too hot it can be kept at room temperature for a week or 2, just keep it airtight and seperate the layers of fudge with wax paper or parchment paper). 
• Freezer:  it can also be frozen, stored the same as above, for 3-4 months

I hope you love how quick and easy this Christmas Fudge recipe is!  One of my favourite “hacks” is the Lindt flavoured chocolates.  It’s a great way of adding flavour, but without the extra ingredients!  I always look out for when they’re half price and stock up.  This homemade fudge is not just for Christmas though -experiment with different flavours and additions and make this recipe your own.

More Christmas Gifts to Make:

• Christmas Rocky Road
• Traditional Christmas Shortbread
• Gingerbread Truffles
• Speculaas Sugar Cookies

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Enjoy this deliciously decadent fudge…..and Merry Christmas!

Quick and Easy Christmas Chocolate Fudge

A super simple and delicious fudge recipe, using just 4 basic ingredients. It's so smooth and creamy, makes a great addition to Christmas desserts and is perfect for gifting.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Refrigeration 2 hours hrs

Course Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Dessert, party food

Cuisine Australian

Servings 25 4cm squares

Ingredients

  

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• 400 g Dark Chocolate Lindt Mint Intense
• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 395g
• 30 g Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
• ½ cup M&Ms I used the Christmas ones

Instructions

 

• Spray a 20cm (8 inch) square pan with cooking spray, line with baking paper and set aside
• Cut the chocolate into small pieces and add to a large microwave-safe bowl
• Place the bowl in a microwave and heat for 1 minute
• Give it a good stir with a silicone or rubber spatula, then continue to heat at 30 second intervals (it should only take 1-2 more goes)
• Once melted, add the condensed milk and butter and give it another good stir
• Return to the microwave for 40 seconds, then stir again to make sure the butter has all melted
• Spread the mixture into your prepared pan and sprinkle M&Ms on top of the fudge
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours
• Once chilled and set, use a large, sharp knife to cut the fudge into small squares

Notes

Tips 

• This is not a sponsored post, but I love using Lindt Excellence range for making quick and easy fudge, as it’s already flavoured and delicious!
• Don’t overheat your chocolate -just enough so it’s only just melted.  After adding the butter, it only needs another 30-40 seconds -you don’t want all of that delicious chocolate to seize!
• If it’s really hot where you are, try popping the fudge in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cutting it -it’s less messy.

Storage

• Fridge:  in an airtight container for 3-4 weeks. 
• Room temperature:  If it’s not too hot (hello Australian Christmas!) it can be kept at room temperature for a week or 2, just keep it airtight and seperate the layers of fudge with wax paper or parchment paper). 
• Freezer:  it can also be frozen, stored the same as above, for 3-4 months

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