Delicious fudge made quickly and easily in the microwave? Yes! You are going to love this simple Microwave Fudge recipe.

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This delicious chocolate fudge recipe requires only five ingredients (plus water) to create an absurdly delicious dessert! Unlike some microwave fudge recipes that use sweetened condensed milk, this recipe knows that butter makes everything better. 🧈 Give this version a try!

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Ingredients Needed to Make This Microwave Fudge Recipe

Ingredient quantities for this homemade fudge are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Salted butter
Heavy whipping cream
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract

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How To Make Easy Microwave Fudge (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make fudge in the microwave. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Before starting, make sure all of your ingredients are measured and set out to allow you to work quickly.

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Line an 8″ square pan with lightly buttered aluminum foil (or sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray). Make sure to extend the foil over the edges for easy removal.

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Add butter, cream/water mixture, and chocolate chips to a large, microwave-safe bowl.

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Microwave the mixture on on high in 20-second bursts, removing and thoroughly stirring after each burst to distribute the heat. Be sure not to overcook!

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To the mixture, add powdered sugar sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Tip

If the mixture has hardened too much before this step, microwave the mixture for 10-20 seconds and thoroughly stir before pouring it into the pan.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

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Once firm, cut into desired number of pieces.

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This fudge is amazing! By using butter instead of sweetened condensed milk, it has a delicious (you guessed it) melt-in-your-mouth buttery flavor.

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Notes About Microwave Chocolate Fudge

Buttery batter? Some of the butter may rise to the top of the mixture as you place it in the pan. That’s okay! For a better presentation, you can lightly blot the excess butter off if desired.
Optionally increase the serving size: This is VERY sweet fudge, so you may want to increase the servings to 36 pieces.
Store in fridge: Because of the butter content of this fudge, it’s best stored in the fridge before serving.

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Microwave Fudge

Delicious fudge made quickly and easily in the microwave? Yes! You are going to love this simple 5-ingredient Microwave Fudge recipe.

Servings

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Western

Keyword chocolate dessert recipes, easy dessert recipes, holiday recipes, no bake dessert recipes

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter cut into small pieces
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream mixed with 2 tbsp water
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Before starting, make sure all of your ingredients are measured and set out to allow you to work quickly.
Line an 8″ square pan with lightly buttered aluminum foil (or sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray). Make sure to extend the foil over the edges for easy removal.
Add butter, cream/water mixture, and chocolate chips to a large, microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave the mixture on on high in 20-second bursts, removing and thoroughly stirring after each burst to distribute the heat. Do not overcook. (My microwave melted everything in five bursts.)
To the mixture, add powdered sugar sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. (If the mixture has hardened too much before this step, microwave the mixture for 10-20 seconds and thoroughly stir before pouring it into the pan.)
Some of the butter will have risen to the top of the mixture – that's okay! For a better presentation, you can lightly blot this off if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the fudge for 2 hours or until firm.
Once firm, cut your Microwave Fudge into even pieces. This is VERY sweet fudge, so you may even want to increase the servings to 36.

Notes

Store your Microwave Fudge in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.