Description
Experience the timeless delight of The Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe. This classic Kraft Jet-Puffed Traditional recipe delivers an irresistibly creamy, rich, chocolatey treat that melts in your mouth. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 3 packages (4 ounces each) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces (or 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1 jar (7 ounces) Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- **Prepare Your Pan:** Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Set aside.
- **Combine Sugar, Butter, and Milk:** In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter pieces, and evaporated milk.
- **Bring to a Boil:** Place over medium heat. Stir constantly until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil (bubbles cannot be stirred down).
- **Cook for 5 Minutes:** Boil for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- **Remove from Heat and Add Chocolate:** Take off heat. Add chocolate pieces and marshmallow creme. Stir vigorously until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- **Stir in Vanilla and Nuts (Optional):** Add vanilla extract and chopped nuts (if using). Stir until evenly distributed.
- **Pour into Prepared Pan:** Quickly pour the hot fudge into the prepared pan.
- **Cool and Set:** Allow to cool completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or refrigerate for 1 hour, until firmly set.
- **Cut and Serve:** Once set, lift fudge out of the pan using parchment paper. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir constantly during the boiling phase to prevent scorching and graininess. Do not substitute evaporated milk, as it’s key to the creamy texture. Ensure fudge is fully set before cutting for clean squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg