Best Fantasy Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Chocolate fantasy fudge recipe is prepared with 3 basic ingredients - chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, andhomemade marshmallow fluff. One of the best no-bake dessert recipes you can add to your Christmas holiday platter, along withpeanut butter fudge,oreo fudge,andholiday white chocolate berry fudge.

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About the recipe

Fantasy fudge, also known as marshmallow creme fudge or chocolate marshmallow fudge, is a delicious melt-in-mouth treat specially prepared during the Christmas holiday as a gift to your loved ones or to be served as after-meal bites in mini cupcake liners.

This fantasy fudge recipe is no bake, prepared using sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and marshmallow fluff (cream). We have added toasted nuts, Oreos, and chocolate chunks to make it more festive.

I have not used evaporated milk or a candy thermometer. I have used homemade fluff instead of store-bought (e.g.,Kraft jet-puffed marshmallow creme) marshmallow fluff.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 16 oz Milk chocolate bark, compound, or chips (approx 500 grams)
  • 1 cup Roasted nuts (approximately 150 grams; I have added almonds, walnuts, and cashews)
  • 10 Oreos, roughly chopped
  • ½ to ¾ cupMarshmallow fluff / Marshmallow cream
  • Chocolate, Oreo, and Nuts for garnish
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How to make the best fantasy fudge at home?

Line your 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

In a glass bowl, add condensed milk and chocolate. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the glass bowl over the pot to mimic a double boiler. Stir using a whisk or spatula until the chocolate melts and achieves a smooth and silky consistency.Check out the video here.

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To this, add roasted nuts and crushed oreos, and mix. Finally, add marshmallow fluff (check tip) and mix until well combined.

Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan and top it with more nuts, oreos, and chocolate if needed.

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Keep it in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until it is completely set. Using a sharp knife, cut them into pieces of the desired shape and size. You can also cut them into bite-size treats and serve them in cupcake liners at your Christmas or Thanksgiving party.

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Pro Tip

How much fluff to add is an individual choice. If you want the fudge to have a more robust marshmallow flavor, add up to ¾ cup of fluff to the recipe. But remember, your fudge will be softer and gooey, like the one you see in the picture. It is super addictive. But if you want a firmer fudge, reduce the fluff to ⅓ cup. I generally add more fluff and make it a little different, as all other fudge I prepare for my dessert platter will be firmer.

Fantasy fudge recipe presented here is a quick and easy recipe mainly because of the addition of condensed milk (e.g., Milkmaid). Do not substitute it with evaporated milk alone or regular milk. Your fudge will not set.

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Can you make fantasy fudge in the microwave?

Yes. You can make this recipe in less than 5 minutes with the microwave. Instead of the double boiler method, heat chocolate and condensed milk in the microwave for 90 seconds, stirring at every 15-second interval until the chocolate has melted completely. All other steps are the same. Mix with fluff, nuts, oreos, and set.

How to store fantasy fudge?

You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To prevent them from sticking, separate the fudge pieces with parchment paper or wax paper.

You can also freeze this fudge for up to 2 months. Wrap it nicely with parchment paper and store it in an airtight container to prevent the formation of any ice crystals. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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Variations / Substitutions

You can use white chocolate or dark chocolate instead of regular milk chocolate.

Love peanut butter? Then add it to the recipe to make peanut butter fantasy fudge.

I have added toasted nuts, which are my family's favorite. You can add pecans, cashews, raisins, cranberries, or any other nuts and dry fruits of your choice.

Marshmallow fan? Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the recipe if desired. Make sure you chill them so that it doesn't melt when you add them to the melted chocolate mixture.

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Video

You can check out the short video on making marshmallow fudge or fantasy fudge.

Recipe card

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Easy Fantasy Fudge | Foolproof Fudge with Marshmallow Creme

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Chocolate fantasy fudge recipe is prepared with 3 basic ingredients - chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, andhomemade marshmallow fluff.One of the best no-bake dessert recipes you can add to your Christmas holiday platter, along withpeanut butter fudge,oreo fudge,andholiday white chocolate berry fudge.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Desserts, sweets

Cuisine American

Servings 32

Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 16 oz Milk chocolate bark, compound, or chips (approx 500 grams)
  • 1 cup Roasted nuts (approx 150 grams) I have added almonds, walnuts, cashews)
  • 10 Oreo, roughly chopped
  • ½ to ¾ cup Marshmallow fluff / Marshmallow cream
  • Chocolate, Oreo, Nuts, for garnish

Instructions

  • Line your 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  • In a glass bowl, add condensed milk and chocolate. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the glass bowl over the pot to mimic a double boiler. Stir using a whisk or spatula until the chocolate melts and achieves a smooth and silky consistency.Check out the video here.

  • To this, add roasted nuts and crushed oreos, and mix. Finally, add marshmallow fluff (check tip) and mix until well combined.

  • Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan and top it with more nuts, oreos, and chocolate if needed.

  • Keep it in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until it is completely set. Using a sharp knife, cut them into pieces of the desired shape and size. You can also cut them into bite-size treats and serve them in cupcake liners at your Christmas or Thanksgiving party.

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Notes

How much fluff to add is an individual choice. If you want the fudge to have a more robust marshmallow flavor, add up to ¾ cup of fluff to the recipe. But remember, your fudge will be softer and gooey, like the one you see in the picture. It is super addictive. But if you want a firmer fudge, reduce the fluff to ⅓ cup. I generally add more fluff and make it a little different, as all other fudge I prepare for my dessert platter will be firmer.

Fantasy fudge recipe presented here is a quick and easy recipe mainly because of the addition of condensed milk (e.g., Milkmaid). Do not substitute it with evaporated milk alone or regular milk. Your fudge will not set.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

Valuable tips for successful fudge
  • Don't stir during cooking. Fudge can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave. ...
  • Avoid crystallization. During cooking, sugar crystals can stick to the sides of the pan. ...
  • Let cool before beating. After being cooked, the sugar must crystallize again to create fudge. ...
  • Beat the mixture.

Why is my fantasy fudge not creamy? ›

Sugar Crystals Formed

It's important to beat the fudge ingredients to develop the right texture, but you won't get smooth, creamy fudge if you beat it when it's too hot. Beating fudge when it's still over heat creates sugar crystals, aka the grittiness you feel in the fudge.

What is the world's best fudge? ›

Mackinac Island Fudge – The Best Fudge on Earth
  • Original Murdick's Fudge.
  • Joann's Fudge.
  • Ryba's Fudge Shops.

What are the ingredients for fantasy fudge? ›

Fantasy fudge is a decadent blend of the following ingredients: sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, walnuts, and vanilla extract.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

Why did my fantasy fudge turn out crumbly? ›

If it doesn't boil, your fudge will end up too mushy, and if it cooks for too long, you'll end up with a dry, crumbly mess. This is why many recipes recommend using a candy thermometer, so you know exactly when to remove your mixture from the heat.

What happens if you don't boil fudge long enough? ›

Undercooked. This fudge was cooked until the temperature reached only108 °C (226 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is not concentrated enough... there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft.

Can you reboil fudge that hasn't set? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

Why is Mackinac Island fudge so good? ›

To obtain the world famous taste, the fudge is slowly cooked in traditional copper kettles over a gas flame. Once the desired temperature is reached, the mixture is poured onto marble slabs for a cooling period and then hand-paddled into loaves.

What is the most popular flavor of fudge? ›

After years of testing recipes, we're pretty sure we have a handle on the most popular fudge flavors, but chocolate and cherry will always rank high on the list.

What kind of fudge does Mackinac Island have? ›

Michigan Maple Pecan

Ryba's Maple Pecan Fudge is the ideal maple indulgence bringing together the flavors of rich buttery pecans and the sweetness of pure Michigan maple sugar locally harvested. Made by hand using traditional copper kettles and marble slabs to create the richest and creamiest fudge on Mackinac Island.

Why is my fantasy fudge not getting hard? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Do you refrigerate fudge to set? ›

Let the fudge rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before placing in the refrigerator, uncovered. Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, about 2-3 hours (or overnight), before slicing and serving.

Can you use marshmallows instead of marshmallow fluff? ›

Yes, you can use your delicious homemade marshmallows to make fluff! However, you might need to increase the amount of corn or simple syrup in the recipe to 1 1/2 teaspoons per 1 cup of marshmallows.

How to make fudge more solid? ›

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream.

Why hasn't my fudge set properly? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Do you stir fudge when it's boiling? ›

Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer

Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

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