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Home » Recipes & Tips » Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

11/20/17 | Dessert, Recipes & Tips

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This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

Stacked pieces of chocolate fudge the top piece has been bitten.

The Best Ever Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Fudge

This is seriously the best chocolate fudge recipe. Ever. It has been in my family for years and my dad always makes it during the holidays. It isn’t the typical recipe with sweetened condensed milk, it takes slightly more effort but it is seriously worth every minute.

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

Marshmallow Creme Fudge Ingredients

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Marshmallow cream
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Evaporated milk
  • Vanilla

How To Make Marshmallow Fudge 

  1. In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine evaporated milk and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Heat to a rolling boil and continue to boil for 6 minutes, stirring continuously.
  4. Pour over chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream. Stir until smooth and no more lumps remain.
  5. Add vanilla and stir until combined.
  6. Pour into a greased or lined 9×13 pan.
  7. Refrigerate overnight, or at least until set.

The recipe happens in three easy steps. The first step is really just dumping the chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream together. I always recommend getting the best quality ingredients you can for making candies, it really matters!

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

This chocolate fudge recipe says to bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil, that means the boil doesn’t stop even when the mixture is being stirred. After it’s boiling comes the hardest part of this recipe – waiting and stirring while the sugar and evaporated milk boil! If your stovetop gets super hot and takes a while to cool down when you turn down the heat, I recommend having two burners on, one for getting the mixture boiling and then one on lower heat for continual boiling.

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

Also…use a bigger pot than I did in the video. Hi. My name is Alli, and I’m a food blogger.

Ahem.

After the mixture is boiled, you simply pour it onto the chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream and stir until it’s smooth.

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!

And again, if you’re a pro like me, you try to remove it from the pan way too soon and create a bunch of crinkles in the top because you want to finish your video and eat some.

Hi. My name is Alli and I’m a food blogger.

So when you do it the right way {like…maybe follow the chocolate fudge recipe} yours will be smooth on top.

Slice and enjoy!! It’s seriously better than anything I’ve eaten from a store. You can add anything you’d like: nuts, peppermint, sprinkles, anything you want! If you’re looking for more fun dessert recipes, check out my Sables Cookies or my Basic Chocolate Cake Recipe!

Marshmallow Fudge Recipe Add-Ins (or Toppings)

  • Pecans
  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Peanuts
  • Dried cranberries
  • Holiday sprinkles
  • Marshmallows
  • Crushed Oreo cookies
  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Caramel

How To Store Marshmallow Fluff Fudge

The best way to store marshmallow fluff fudge is in the refrigerator. This will ensure it stays set up and won’t melt. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

If you want some great information on freezing fudge, check out this post from my friend Beth: Can you freeze fudge?

Marshmallow Fluff Fudge Recipe FAQ

Can you use marshmallows instead of marshmallow creme in fudge?

No, you should not substitute marshmallows for marshmallow creme. Marshmallows will give the fudge a different texture and do not have the same ingredients as marshmallow creme or fluff.

Why is my marshmallow fudge grainy?

If your marshmallow fudge is grainy, it is because the sugar didn’t get a chance to dissolve all the way. it is important to follow the boiling steps in the recipe precisely for this reason.

Can you freeze marshmallow fudge?

Yes, you can freeze marshmallow fudge. I recommend wrapping small portions in plastic wrap and then freezing in an airtight container or bag.

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Marshmallow Fudge Recipe

This chocolate fudge recipe is smooth, rich, and perfect for any occasion or party! Easy to make and even better than any you could purchase!
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword best chocolate fudge recipe, chocolate fudge recipe
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 30 people
Calories 357kcal
Author Alli
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Ingredients

  • 18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 5 oz marshmallow cream see note
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups nuts chopped (optional, see note)
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Instructions

  • In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream. Set aside. 
  • In a large (see note) saucepan, combine evaporated milk and sugar. Stir until well mixed. 
  • Heat to a rolling boil (see note) and continue to boil for 6 minutes, stirring continuously. 
  • Pour over chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallow cream. Stir until smooth and no more lumps remain. 
  • This should be done as quickly as possible to avoid the fudge starting to set. 
  • Add vanilla and nuts (if desired) and stir until combined. 
  • Pour into a greased or lined 9×13 pan. 
  • Refrigerate overnight, or at least until set (about 4 hours).

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Notes

A standard can of marshmallow cream is usually 7 ounces, I don’t worry about measuring it. I get the majority out of the can and leave whatever is left, which is close to 2 ounces. 
Nuts are obviously optional and can be replaced with whatever mix-ins you like (chopped peppermint, cherries, etc.)
 Use at least a 3-quart saucepan for the evaporated milk and sugar mixture to avoid boiling over. 
A rolling boil is when the mixture is boiling and doesn’t stop when stirred (reference video). 

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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Comments

  1. Jenny Lemley says

    December 2, 2022 at 11:33 PM

    Can you use a double boiler instead of a single pan and if so how long would I cook it for?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      December 3, 2022 at 9:36 AM

      No, a double boiler won’t get hot enough. You need to boil the mixture for the full 6 minutes so it sets up correctly and forms the candy.

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    December 12, 2019 at 5:04 PM

    Does this freeze well?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      December 14, 2019 at 10:06 AM

      Yes! I wrap sections of the fudge in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer zip top bag.

      Reply
  3. Dennis says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:17 PM

    Are you able to taste the marshmallow in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:20 PM

      Nope! It just gives it great texture.

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    November 24, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Hi! I’m looking forward to trying this for Thanksgiving. Can I make it a few days in advance? How long will it keep in the fridge? Thanks and happy holidays!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 25, 2019 at 11:41 PM

      Hi Katie! Yes, I always make it in advance. You can make it up to 5 days in advance! Just be sure to cover it so it doesn’t dry out.

      Reply
  5. Anna says

    October 27, 2019 at 11:22 AM

    I made this and it’s gooey, what did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:13 PM

      Hi Anna, I’d love to help you troubeshoot. A couple of questions – did you heat to a rolling boil and then boil for 6 minutes? Did you let it set up in the fridge? Let me know!

      Reply
  6. KG says

    October 23, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    Does this need to be stored in the fridge after it sets?

    Reply
    • Alli says

      October 23, 2019 at 8:07 PM

      Yes, I recommend storing it in the fridge.

      Reply
  7. Albany says

    September 19, 2019 at 5:52 AM

    Do you think I could add bailey’s to this? About 1/3 cup and then just take the extra liquid out of the milk so it’s not too liquidy? I saw a baileys fudge recipe and liked the idea but not the recipe haha

    Reply
    • Alli says

      September 19, 2019 at 8:54 PM

      Yes! I totally think that would work. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  8. Sammi Windley says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    5 stars
    This fudge leaves me always wanting more! Love it

    Reply
  9. Heather says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    5 stars
    This is the same recipe as my mom’s and it really is the best – I’m never even tempted by other fudge recipes because I know they just can’t compare.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:59 AM

      It totally is!! I feel the same way about other fudge recipes, they are nothing compared with this one!

      Reply
  10. Kathy says

    November 27, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    5 stars
    This fudge is simple to make and absolutely delicious. Smooth as silk!

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks, Kathy!! I’m so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    November 27, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    5 stars
    Yum. I love chocolate:)

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 27, 2017 at 4:22 PM

      Me too!

      Reply
  12. Cheryl says

    November 25, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    5 stars
    My mom made this fudge every Christmas. Was my Dad’s favorite, truth be told-he never realized she switched from the traditional method of making fudge to this! ???? She recently passed & we couldn’t find her recipe. As soon as I saw this one I recognized it. Thanks so much – we will carry on with the tradition.

    Reply
    • Alli says

      November 25, 2017 at 4:40 PM

      I’m so glad you came across this recipe, Cheryl!! I love that you will be able to carry on her tradition. This is one of our family traditions as well. Have a Merry Christmas!!

      Reply

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