A million years ago (when my mom was young) Kraft had an awesome Fantasy Fudge recipe on the back of their Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Crème jars that my mother swore by.
They have since changed the recipe and I have changed it just a hair more.
I make it for Christmas every year and always get told how smooth and creamy it is. So, this year I decided to share my recipe with you!
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Because, let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than a soft bite of fudge melting in your mouth.
But whether or not you love fudge or “just like” it, you’re probably going to love this recipe. I mean, it’s so creamy and has none of the dryness that I’ve come to expect from store-bought fudge.
And that’s just not ok. Crumbly fudge can just go jump off a cliff. I want creamy, soft, melt-in-your-mouth fudge.
This is the recipe for that!
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How to Make My Fantasy Fudge
Prep your pan by putting one spot of butter on the bottom, then adding some aluminum foil going each direction. If you’re curious, the one spot of butter keeps the foil from sliding around when you’re moving it, pouring the fudge in, whatever.
Also, be sure the sides of the foil are long enough to use as handles. This makes getting the fudge out of the pan MUCH easier! Then, just grease the foil with margarine, so that it’ll pull away from the fudge really easy.
Ok. So, when the pan is ready, set it aside and let’s start making this traditional fudge.
Just add butter, sugar and milk to a sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until you bring it to a boil.
You have to stir constantly–but it won’t take long and your arm isn’t going to fall off, I promise. Pop your candy thermometer in your sugar mixture and boil until it reaches 234 degrees (about the soft ball stage–meaning the sugar mixture forms a soft ball when you drop some in a cup of cold water) then remove from heat.
Keep stirring and add in your chocolate until melted, then add your vanilla extract, marshmallow cream and any other ingredients. You could always customize your fudge with peanut butter chips or nuts at this time.
Then you just pour the fudge into your prepared pan and cool at room temperature for a couple hours.
Cut into squares and store in air tight container and you’re ready to enjoy!
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- Evaporated Milk (not sweetened condensed milk)
- Marshmallow Crème
- Vanilla Extract
- Crushed Pecans, optional
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Fantasy Fudge
I absolutely love this fantasy fudge recipe. It's so simple but you get this amazing fudge in just a few minutes--that's just like mom used to make!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 12oz package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 7oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter and evaporated milk stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil.
- Once the mixture is at a boil, set the timer for 5 minutes and continue to stir constantly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips, marshmallow cream and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Pour into prepared baking pan and let the fudge set for at least 2-3 hours.
- When it is time to slice the fudge, lift the entire block by using the edges of the parchment paper. Cut into small pieces and serve.
- Stirring constantly helps prevent the sugars from crystalizing, which will make your fudge grainy. It’s important to stir constantly.
- To cut fudge as cleanly as possible, heat a knife in hot water. Dry the knife, slice and wipe the knife before each new slice.
- Fudge should be stored at room temperature, covered and can keep for a few days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 1g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 3/16/2020
Sandy says
Kelli,
Would you by any chance have a recipe for microwave fudge? I would prefer to make fudge that you do not have to do over the stove.
? Sandy
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Kelli Miller says
I do not have one on my site, but I have always been happy with anything I make from Skip to My Lou. So, try this one out and let me know how it goes. 🙂 https://www.skiptomylou.org/nutty-fudge-day/
Karen Propes says
Love this recipe, sounds so yummy can’t wait to try this. I will pick up the supplies tomorrow and try it. I know my family will love it! Thanks for the recipe
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Elise says
Oh no! This fudge lover does not need more fudge recipes! Okay just kidding, I *need* to try this one! 🙂
sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
Yum I love fudge
Shari Brooks says
Yay! I can’t wait to make this recipe for the holidays! The perfect gift for the teachers. I’ve been searching high and low for an easy fudge recipe and looks like I might have found it! Thanks. Stop by http://www.myjudythefoodie.com if you ever have time!
Kathy Nguyen says
Wow this looks easy to put together! I’ll have to try, I’ve always been a huge fan of fudge.
Healthy Nutrition and Exercise says
That looks delicious. I have been trying to find some good recipies that I can use to make healthy desserts, but sometimes I find that it is okay to indulge once in a while.
Kelli says
@shirley from BabyBeddingPlus.com, Oh it is SO easy! I can cook, but I am not very good at following directions. LOL! I can follow this and it makes it so creamy. Be sure to let me know how it turns out!
Lina says
This looks great! I’ll have to try it for an after-Christmas treat!
Kelli says
@Lina, It is so yummy! I got a new candy thermometer for Christmas (long story) and just might make some more soon. 🙂