Description
Indulgent Paula Deen’s 5-minute fudge recipe promises quick chocolate bliss for dessert enthusiasts. Creamy chocolate goodness melts hearts with simple ingredients and effortless preparation, ensuring sweet satisfaction in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Sweeteners:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) milk chocolate chips
- 1 2/3 cups (330 grams) white sugar
- 16 large marshmallows
Nuts and Flavoring:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Combine white sugar, evaporated milk, unsalted butter, and salt in a medium saucepan, creating a smooth base for the fudge.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Maintain the boil for precisely 5 minutes, ensuring consistent movement to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat and immediately introduce milk chocolate chips, whisking vigorously until the chocolate melts completely and integrates seamlessly with the existing mixture.
- Swiftly fold in marshmallows, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the fudge base.
- Transfer the molten mixture into an 8-inch pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature, enabling it to solidify naturally for approximately 2-3 hours.
- Once fully cooled and set, slice into uniform square pieces using a sharp knife, creating clean, precise edges.
Notes
- Stir Constantly to prevent sugar from burning and ensure smooth, even heating during the boiling process.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate chips for richer, more intense flavor and smoother texture in the final fudge.
- Grease Pan Lightly with butter or cooking spray to help fudge release easily and maintain perfect square shapes when cutting.
- Adjust Nut Options by substituting pecans with walnuts, almonds, or omitting nuts entirely for nut-free version, making recipe more allergy-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg