Condensed Milk Vanilla Fudge Recipe
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This condensed milk vanilla fudge recipe is an easy and festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or cookie trays. With a creamy texture and smooth vanilla flavor, this fudge is an ideal homemade gift or quick dessert.
Plus, it requires just a few simple ingredients like white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, making it a go-to for fudge beginners and experts alike.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Only basic items like white chocolate chips, condensed milk, and vanilla extract are needed.
- No Candy Thermometer Required: Unlike traditional fudge recipes, there’s no need to monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer or worry about the soft-ball stage.
- Perfect for the Holidays: Festive red and green gumdrops make this a crowd-favorite addition to any holiday spread.
- Quick to Make: This fudge comes together in just a couple of minutes on medium heat, with most of the time spent chilling.
- Creamy, Smooth Texture: Thanks to the sweetened condensed milk, the fudge has a perfectly creamy texture and a smooth top.
Ingredients for creamy fudge
- White chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Red and green dots candy, or other gumdrops
How to make the perfect fudge
Step 1 – Line a 9×9-inch square baking dish with wax or parchment paper, and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring frequently until melted.
Step 2 – Chop the gumdrop candies into halves and quarters. Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3 – Once mixture is smooth, remove from heat.
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Step 4 – Add in the chopped gum drops, and fold until they are distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 5 – Ensure that the mixture is blended.
Step 6 – Pour into the prepared baking dish, and smooth out evenly.
Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, then cut into squares
Tips for the Best Results
- Use Low Heat: Melt the white chocolate chips and condensed milk on medium to low heat, stirring frequently to avoid grainy fudge.
- Line the Pan Well: Prepare your square pan with parchment paper or wax paper to make removing the fudge easy.
- Cool Completely: Let the fudge chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until firm, before cutting into 1-inch pieces for smooth, clean cuts.
- Choose Quality Ingredients: For the best fudge, use high-quality white chocolate chips or white chocolate bars for a smoother fudge mixture.
- Sharp Knife for Cutting: When it’s time to cut, use a sharp knife to make clean, even pieces.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gumdrop Candies: Try swapping red and green gumdrops with green sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or peanut butter chips for different flavors and textures.
- White Chocolate Chips: White chocolate bars or baking chips can be used for a creamier, richer taste.
- Other Extracts: Replace vanilla extract with mint, orange, or almond extract for a fun twist on traditional vanilla fudge.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: For a two-tone fudge, layer a white chocolate layer with a dark chocolate layer for a batch of fudge that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.
FAQs About This Recipe
Store your fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or keep it in the fridge for maximum freshness. Just be sure to separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking.
Yes, this fudge can be made in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the white chocolate chips and condensed milk on low, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted, then proceed with the recipe.
Grainy fudge can happen if the chocolate overheats. Be sure to melt the chocolate mixture on low heat, stirring consistently with a wooden spoon, and avoid introducing sugar crystals into the mixture by not scraping the sides of the pan.
Certainly! This recipe works well with dark or milk chocolate chips for a richer flavor, or you can mix them with white chocolate for a layered fudge.
Use a sharp knife to cut into small squares or 1-inch pieces for easy serving. For the cleanest cuts, warm the knife under hot water, dry it off, and then slice into the chilled block of fudge.
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Condensed Milk Vanilla Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup red and green dots candy or other gumdrops
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch square baking dish with wax or parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
- Chop the gum drop candies into halves and quarters.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in vanilla extract, until smooth. Add in the chopped gum drops, and fold until they are distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, and smooth out evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours, then cut into squares.
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Tasted so good. i made it for a gift.