Ingredients:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
20 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Baking Pan:
Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, chopped chocolate, and butter. Set this aside.
Melting the Mixture:
Fill a saucepan with a bit of water (about 1/4 full) and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Place the bowl with your ingredients on top of the saucepan, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water.
Stir frequently until the chocolate has completely melted and the mixture is smooth, which should take about 8 minutes.
Transfer to Pan:
Remove the bowl from the heat. The mixture will be thick.
Using a sturdy spatula, scrape the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
Add Sea Salt (Optional):
If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the fudge.
Refrigerate:
Place the fudge in the refrigerator and let it set for at least 2 hours.
Slice and Serve:
Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the fudge.
Lift the fudge out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper.
Peel off the parchment, then slice the fudge into small pieces.
Storage:
Serve immediately or store the fudge in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
For longer storage, you can freeze the fudge in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to two months.
This foolproof chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and makes a great treat for holidays, gifts, or just a decadent snack. Enjoy the rich and smooth texture of homemade fudge with this easy recipe!