The Best Fudge Recipe Was Hiding on the Back of a Jar
It’s a family favorite across generations.
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If you scroll through Allrecipes, you’ll find bountiful recipes for fudge. But sifting through them can take some time as you read through descriptions. Do you want a super simple recipe, or are you hoping to try something that takes a bit longer but has an impressive visual finish? Are you looking for something new, or are you hunting for something like the classic recipe you remember eating as a kid?
Luckily, there’s a fudge recipe on Allrecipes that does a little of everything. It checks the nostalgia box—for a long time it was featured on the back of the Kraft Marshmallow Creme jar. It’s simple, requiring only 15 minutes of active prep and cooking time. It’s fairly foolproof, with no candy thermometer required, and finally, it’s a crowd pleaser when it comes to taste and texture. The recipe? None other than the aptly named Fantasy Fudge.
How to Make Fantasy Fudge
Fantasy Fudge features a relatively short ingredient list and relies heavily on pantry staples, making it a great candidate for holiday cooking. Plus, as recipe author CAVAMom points out, "This recipe makes a large batch (3 pounds!) so consider gifting some of these sweet fudgy morsels to friends and family during the holidays." You can make it on the stovetop or in the microwave (you can find instructions for the microwave method on the recipe page).
To start, gather white sugar, margarine (or butter), evaporated milk, a 12-ounce bag of semisweet chocolate chips, a 7-ounce jar of marshmallow creme, chopped walnuts, and vanilla extract. After preparing your ingredients, grease a 9x13-inch pan and set it aside.
To make fudge on the stovetop, start by mixing the sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir together. Then, bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until they are melted and combined, then add the marshmallow creme and mix until combined. Finally, stir in the walnuts and vanilla extract.
Spread the fudge into the 9x13-inch pan in an even layer. Let the fudge cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.
Ways to Customize Fantasy Fudge
This foolproof fudge is endlessly customizable, whether it be through mix-ins, flavorings, or toppings. Here are just a few ways you can make it your own:
Switch up the chips: Some Allrecipes members swap in peanut butter chips for chocolate chips to make peanut butter fudge, or layer the two. Others swap in white chocolate or butterscotch chips; "Any flavored chips work for the fudge. Let your imagination go wild," suggests a reviewer.
Mix up the mix-ins: Skip the walnuts or opt for another nut like pistachios, chopped almonds, or pecans. Or, avoid nuts altogether and add dried or candied fruit into the mix.
Add an extract: Instead of or in addition to vanilla extract, you can try another flavoring. "Peppermint, coconut and strawberry are our favorite," writes reviewer Juanita Broussard. You can also add food coloring if making a white chocolate version to dye the fudge a festive hue.
Get creative with garnishes: Sprinkle on chopped nuts, crushed candy canes, toffee bits, Oreo cookie crumbs, freeze dried berries, flaky salt, or seasonal sprinkles. The possibilities are endless!
"This is the only recipe that my family has ever used, and it's the only one I use and will continue to use...This makes the creamiest, most delicious fudge that you will ever eat!," raves community member Christina. With hundreds of 5-star reviews like that one, it's not hard to see why Fantasy Fudge deserves a spot on your holiday table this year. The recipe may not be on the back of the jar anymore, but it will live on on Allrecipes forever.
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