The Best Fantasy Fudge Recipe Made In Under 20 Minutes

This fantasy fudge recipe combines chocolate chips with butter, sugar, sweet marshmallow creme, and some crunchy walnuts to create a delicious fudge like no other. Seriously, each piece just melts in your mouth and it tastes like a chocolate dream come true. Best of all though is the fact that this fudge recipe is super quick and easy to make. In fact, it takes just 20 minutes to whip up!

The Best Fantasy Fudge

The holidays are just the best time of year - it's filled with quality time with friends and family, gifts, good food, and, most importantly, dessert! And one of my absolute favorite holiday dessert recipes to whip up is this fantasy fudge recipe.

Now, I know I'm biased, but it seriously has to be one of the most delicious fudge ever created. 

I mean, this marshmallow fudge recipe has got it all. The texture is wonderfully smooth and a tiny bit chewy, and it has the most delicious fudgy flavor that's elevated by the sweetness from the marshmallow creme - also known as marshmallow fluff. Plus, it's even a little saltiness and crunchy too.

How delicious does that sound?!

Now, the best part about this original fantasy fudge recipe is that you can make it in just 3 simple steps. Honestly, even if you've never made classic fudge from scratch before, you'll find this recipe to be a breeze. As far as easy fudge recipes go, this recipe is about as easy as it gets. 

By the way, if you're looking for more fudge recipes to make this holiday season, you have to give this Christmas cookie fudge and 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge a try next! They're both so, so good!

Ingredients

7 ingredients are all you'll need to make this original fantasy fudge recipe. And they're all basically kitchen/pantry staples so there's a good chance you have most - if not all - of them at home already. 

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this marshmallow fudge:

• 1 ½ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup butter (slated butter or unsalted butter)
• ⅓ cup evaporated milk
• 8 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
• 3 oz. Jet-Puffed marshmallow crème (or marshmallow fluff) 
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Pretty simple stuff, right?

Ingredient Substitutions And Modifications

Now, I think this recipe is perfect exactly as it is, but there are some changes you can make, and it'll turn out just as delicious. 

First off, if you have sweetened condensed milk on hand, you can use it in place of the evaporated milk. Just keep in mind that evaporated milk is unsweetened. So, if you use sweetened condensed milk, you'll want to use only a cup of sugar instead of a cup and a half.  

As for the nuts, I really like the flavor and texture of walnuts, but you could swap them out for pecans, peanuts, or really any other nut that you prefer. Of course though, if you don't like nuts, you can leave them out altogether. 

Lastly, the secret ingredient to making this marshmallow cream fudge is the Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme. However, if you can't find Jet-Puffed marshmallow creme at the store (it's a Kraft marshmallow creme jar), marshmallow fluff will work just as well. 

How To Make Fantasy Fudge

As I mentioned above, the process for making this original fantasy fudge recipe is really, really simple. 

The only thing you really have to do is heat the ingredients in one pot on the stovetop - that's honestly all there is to it. 

Anyway, I know by now you're craving this creamy fudgy deliciousness, so let's not waste any more time and get into this original recipe! 

Step 1: Prep Work

First, you'll want to begin by lining an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Then, you'll want to take out a saucepan and add the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to it, and bring these ingredients to a boil over medium heat.

Once boiling, cook the mixture for about 4 minutes over medium heat stirring constantly, or until the mixture reaches 234°F (112°C) on a candy thermometer.

Step 2: Add The Chocolate Chips

Now, after the time is up, and the fudge mixture has reached the proper temperature, you can remove it from the heat and add the chocolate chips and marshmallow cream - or marshmallow fluff - to the saucepan.

Then, after you've done that, you can stir everything together until you have a smooth, melted chocolate-looking mixture. When that's looking good, go ahead and add in the walnuts - if you want to use them - along with the vanilla extract and give everything one last stir to incorporate the nuts into the mixture. 

Step 3: Cool And Serve

By now, all of the ingredients should be combined into a delicious fudge mixture. So you can pour that mixture into the prepared pan and allow it to cool completely in the fridge.

Once your original fantasy fudge is firm and set, you can remove it from the baking pan, cut it into squares, serve, and enjoy the best fuge ever!

How To Store Fantasy Fudge

This recipe for fantasy fudge will make about 16 squares, depending on how you cut it. And the great thing about this recipe is that you can easily make it ahead of time and store it for whenever you're ready to indulge. 

With that said, if you make the fudge ahead of time - or have leftovers after serving it - you can store the fudge in layers in an airtight container separated by sheets of parchment paper. Stored this way, you can keep it at room temperature for about 1-2 weeks or in the fridge for about 3-4 weeks.

Oh, and if you want to store your fantasy fudge for even longer, you can store it in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then, whenever you want a square, you can just let it thaw for a couple of minutes at room temperature and enjoy!

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make fantasy fudge in just a few simple steps!

This classic chocolate fudge recipe with a twist is well-known for a reason. It's just so smooth and creamy and has a rich chocolate flavor you just won't be able to get enough of.

Gah, it's just so good and just the best fudge ever! Seriously, my family is pretty much obsessed with this recipe. We seriously make it almost every week during the holiday season, and it's always a hit when I bring it to a party.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this fantasy fudge recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give this fudge recipe a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know what you thought about it.

More Holiday Recipes

Looking for some more easy dessert recipes to make for the holidays?

Well, if you are, we have a ton on the blog to choose from!

Here are some of our favorites: 

• Christmas crack
• No bake Christmas cookies
• No chill sugar cookies
• Small batch sugar cookies
• Gingerbread cookie recipe without molasses
  

Oh, and as always, for more easy dessert recipes just like this fantasy fudge, check out our TikTtok, Youtube, and Instagram pages. We post new ones on them every day!

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