Microwave Fudge

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Fudge is the perfect dessert. It’s rich; it’s chocolate; everybody loves it. I also believe fudge is what makes a house a home. All that being true, I’ve never made fudge over the stovetop. Why bother when you can make it in a microwave? It’s so simple, too. This recipe has never failed me. You’re only ever 4 ingredients away from homey fudge.

Microwave Fudge

Ingredients(Makes 16 servings):

  • 1 cup(8.5oz) of chocolate chips
  • 1 stick(4oz) of butter(or Earth Balance)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream(or non-dairy substitute)
  • handful of chocolate chips(optional)
  • 1/4 cup crushed walnuts(optional)

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Melt together the chocolate chips and butter. Sift in the powdered sugar and pour in the cream. Mix until completely homogenized.

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If you want to include any toppings, drop them on top and push them in gently.

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Put this in the refrigerator for a few hours to harden. Cut cold and serve at room temperature.

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I had never tried this recipe with chocolate chips before. “What’s the point?” I thought. But the whole chocolate chips add a great crunch in the fudge that really stands out. Dare I say it’s my favorite batch ever? Yeah, it’s that good.

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28 Responses to Microwave Fudge
  1. Victoria (District Chocoholic)
    February 28, 2011 | 9:04 am

    I love how you don’t even need to move it to a different dish. Make, set, and store in gladware. Excellent.

  2. Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes
    February 28, 2011 | 9:05 am

    That looks amazing!!! I love how quickly I can go from some chocolate chips and cream to full-on fudge with this recipe — wish I had known about this last week when I needed desserts for some dinners we had at our house. Girl Scout Cookies had to do, but dare I say this looks even better?!!

  3. Alexandra
    February 28, 2011 | 9:15 am

    I agree about fudge being a perfect dessert. It’s got that richness that satisfies any chocolate craving. I love this recipe because it seems so easy and I already have all the ingredients 🙂 I’ll be making this tonight!

  4. VeggieGirl
    February 28, 2011 | 9:30 am

    Perfect dessert, indeed!

  5. christina orso
    February 28, 2011 | 9:36 am

    mmmmmm. damn!

  6. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
    February 28, 2011 | 11:21 am

    I’ve made this before and can vouch for the fact that it’s awesome. I love the addition of chocolate chips though!!

  7. Cynthia (It All Changes)
    February 28, 2011 | 11:29 am

    Fudge was my go to Christmas present in college for everyone because it was all I could afford. I may need to make a batch for myself now 🙂

  8. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner
    February 28, 2011 | 11:58 am

    Evan, you have the BEST recipes!!!!

  9. Corey @ the runner's cookie
    February 28, 2011 | 12:08 pm

    That’s almost TOO easy to make 🙂

  10. Kristina at spabettie
    February 28, 2011 | 2:14 pm

    fantastic!!

  11. rachel
    February 28, 2011 | 2:38 pm

    oh my….i have to make this. it looks too good.

  12. Christin@purplebirdblog
    February 28, 2011 | 2:39 pm

    You are like the god of magical desserts or something.

  13. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    February 28, 2011 | 3:24 pm

    I make fudge-like “frosting” all the time…I will pretty much do what you did with the fudge, butter, choc, powdered sugar, and then pour that on top of a pan of bars/dessert, also with some added choc chips for texture, and it’s like fudge on TOP of dessert. Can’t beat it 🙂

  14. Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle
    February 28, 2011 | 3:51 pm

    you have made this too easy….I will now go make 4 batches of this and eat myself to sleep…jk jk, but I will go make some :-p

  15. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
    February 28, 2011 | 4:09 pm

    Brilliant.

  16. Amber from Girl with the Red Hair
    February 28, 2011 | 4:21 pm

    I adore fudge. ADORE. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

  17. Jamie Walker
    February 28, 2011 | 7:28 pm

    This looks absolutely sinful and delicious – now I just need to figure out how to vegan-ize it so I can have some too! 😉

    • Wannabe Chef
      February 28, 2011 | 7:37 pm

      Earth balance + coconut milk is how I made mine

  18. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
    February 28, 2011 | 8:01 pm

    I think this is the perfect recipe for me 🙂 Easy and fudgy!

  19. Hannah
    February 28, 2011 | 10:00 pm

    I’m not going to hide it; I love using my microwave. And fudge recipes that don’t involve sugar thermometers. Awesome!

  20. Lisa (Dishes of Mrs. Fish)
    February 28, 2011 | 10:21 pm

    Microwavable fudge is one the most genius and dangerous foods of all time.
    Genius because it’s so fast.
    Dangerous for the same reason. 🙂

  21. Alisa Fleming
    February 28, 2011 | 10:35 pm

    Oh my goodness, I was drooling at the mere site of this! Of course, I have all ingredient on hand. Will power. Must use will power!

  22. Lauren at Keep It Sweet
    March 1, 2011 | 6:22 am

    I’d really like to grab a piece out of my computer!

  23. Kate @ Diethood.com
    March 2, 2011 | 10:44 am

    You know that this deserves an O.M.G.! I can’t believe that you’ve done this… I can’t wait to get to it…hello hips!

  24. Steph@stephsbitebybite
    March 2, 2011 | 12:19 pm

    Yay!! now I can make fudge at any time during the day.

    …oh wait, this could be bad

  25. The Chocolate Priestess
    March 4, 2011 | 1:37 pm

    Fudge is great but I find that only a little is all I ever need because the sugar content is so high.

  26. Sophie
    March 10, 2011 | 3:33 am

    Waw!! That chocolate fudge looks amazing & is looking so pretty too!

    MMMMMM,…easy to make as well!

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    September 14, 2011 | 7:15 pm

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