Melting chocolate can be tricky because if you overheat the chocolate or scorch it, your fudge won't work. The microwave is the easiest and fastest way to melt chocolate.
The key to most of the easy fudge recipes on this blog is mixing chocolate with a shortcut ingredient (such as sweetened condensed milk) and melting the combination. How do I melt chocolate in the microwave? Gently stir in any mix-ins, if you're using them.Yes, I really use a whole tablespoon of vanilla.Stir in a tablespoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.Shop on Amazon Carnation Sweetened Condens. Shop on Amazon GHIRARDELLI Classic White P. If using pure white chocolate (with cocoa butter listed in the ingredients), use 19 ounces. If you’re using white confectionery coating chips (no cocoa butter listed in the ingredients, use 16 ounces. Please note, the recipe here uses Nestle-brand white “morsels,” which is actually confectionery coating.So if you're using the latter, you may want to reduce the number of chocolate chips to 2 ½ cups. I find that Nestle white chocolate chips melt a bit thinner than the Ghiradelli brand.For best results, melt the chips with heat only until they are about three-quarters of the way melted, then rely on residual heat to fully melt the chocolate chips, rather than adding additional heat.Alternatively, melt the chocolate and milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl on top of a saucepan of simmering water.If necessary, microwave for additional 15-second intervals. Use the residual heat to stir the mixture well until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. In a large, microwave-safe bowl place 2 ⅔ cups of chocolate chips and a 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk.Shop on Amazon Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Alu. Shop on Amazon Wilton Perfect Results Prem. This way, you can easily lift the fudge from the pan for cutting. My preferred method for greasing the pan is to line the baking pan with parchment or non-stick foil, lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray, and remove the excess with a paper towel.For even thicker fudge, try an 8-inch square pan.Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or shortening, or line with greased parchment paper or non-stick foil.Watch this short video on how to make vanilla fudge You might also love this creamsicle fudge, which combines the flavors of orange and vanilla.Įverything you need to know about how to make fudge can be found on this FAQ page. The other vanilla fudge is a frosting fudge recipe.
This vanilla fudge recipe is a sweetened condensed milk fudge. If you want an even easier vanilla fudge (although that's hardly possible), check out this two-ingredient vanilla fudge.
I would love to try this recipe with homemade vanilla extract. Mix in nuts, dried fruits, small candies. Feel free to mix in any of your favorite ingredients, for this is a perfect fudge base to personalize to your own tastes or use as a homemade food gift idea. It's a cinch to make, it only takes a few ingredients, and it's so delicious and full of vanilla flavor. I'm in love with this vanilla fudge recipe. No need to fiddle with candy thermometers when sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips do all your work for you! While serving the hot fudge over your favorite ice cream is an obvious pairing, and it makes a superlative banana split, it’s equally delicious stirred into milk with instant coffee and soda for a quick mocha egg cream.This is the best recipe for easy vanilla fudge. For the best texture, reheat the sauce in the microwave on high power for 10–15 seconds just until warm. The chocolate melts into the corn syrup and creates an almost instant hot fudge sauce that’s ready to be served right away, but it also keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container and can be enjoyed anytime for a quick impromptu sundae. Here the syrup is mixed with milk, vanilla extract, and salt and microwaved until warm, then poured over chocolate chips. Corn syrup, a key ingredient in any hot fudge recipe, gives the sauce a silky sheen and smooth texture that remains pourable and flowing when draped over ice cream. A combination of just five ingredients create a glossy hot fudge sauce that rivals more complicated, labor-intensive versions.
While traditional hot fudge recipes can take a fair amount of effort, this microwave hot fudge sauce recipe comes together quickly without any fuss.