Description
Sweet chocolate magic meets pure indulgence in Paula Deen’s 5-minute fudge. Creamy, quick, and irresistible, this simple dessert delivers rich flavor with minimal effort, letting you enjoy a luxurious treat in mere moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (6-oz) bag semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, merge sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Allow the mixture to reach a vigorous, rolling boil, maintaining constant stirring to ensure even heat distribution.
- Continue boiling for precisely 4-5 minutes, watching the texture and color carefully while stirring continuously.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and swiftly incorporate chocolate chips, marshmallows, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans.
- Vigorously stir the mixture until all ingredients melt smoothly and integrate completely, creating a glossy, uniform texture.
- Quickly transfer the molten fudge into a pre-greased 8×8-inch pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, or refrigerate for faster setting, until it achieves a firm, slice-able consistency.
- Once fully set, use a sharp knife to cut into uniform square pieces, creating clean, precise edges.
- Serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture, storing any remaining fudge in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prevent sugar crystallization by using a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stirring consistently during the boiling process.
- Achieve perfect fudge consistency by using a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches exactly 234°F (soft-ball stage).
- Customize the recipe by swapping pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts for varied flavor and texture.
- Make it gluten-free by verifying all ingredient labels, especially chocolate chips and marshmallows, to ensure no wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg