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My 2 ingredient fudge recipe is the easiest and best fudge ever! No butter and no powdered sugar needed, it’s so smooth, rich, and creamy!
Love homemade fudge recipes? Try my 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge, 3 ingredient fudge, and salted caramel fudge next.
Making fudge during the holiday season has been part of my family since I was three years old (aka the age I can remember…sort of). My mom’s tried and true recipe combined chocolate with condensed milk, so I’m sharing her recipe today but with one minor tweak- I’m skipping the dairy!
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Why I love this recipe
- Just two simple ingredients. As the title states, my recipe could not be any more simple. You pick whichever chocolate you like, then add the condensed milk and voila- instant fudge.
- No dairy is needed. Traditional fudge is made with butter and condensed milk, but not my one! Using coconut condensed milk alleviates all of that, along with dairy-free chocolate.
- Three flavors. You can either use white, dark, or milk chocolate.
- Quick and easy. With less than a minute of hands-on time, the hard part is waiting for the fudge to firm up!
- Best texture. The fudge is smooth, rich, creamy, and melts in your mouth!
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Very good and easy” – Sylvia
Ingredients needed
- Chocolate. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. Use the best quality chocolate you can find because you’ll be able to taste the difference. I’ve included some fun flavor combinations below.
- Sweetened condensed milk. I use coconut condensed milk to keep this fudge dairy-free, but standard condensed milk also works.
How to make 2 ingredient fudge
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Melt the ingredients. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine your chopped chocolate with the condensed milk. Microwave in 20-second spurts until the chocolate begins to melt. Once the chocolate has mostly melted, stir it with the warm condensed milk until completely smooth.
Step 2- let it set. Now, pour the fudge mixture into a lined 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top and refrigerate it for at least an hour to firm up.
Arman’s recipe tips
I’ve made this fudge countless times (seriously, since I was three years old!). Here are the top tips for fool-proof fudge every single time.
- If possible, use a chopped-up chocolate bar as opposed to chocolate chips. The latter tend to lack the creaminess, as they are designed to hold their shape.
- Microwave makes and models vary. Keep an eye on it while the chocolate/condensed milk is heating up, as you may not need to microwave it as long as I did!
- If you don’t own a microwave, you can use the double boiler method and make this fudge stovetop.
Flavor variations
This fudge follows the same instructions; you only change up the chocolate you use! Here are also some tested mix-in ideas to take it up a notch!
White chocolate fudge
- White chocolate. White chocolate chips or vegan white chocolate chips (to keep it dairy-free).
- Mix-in ideas. Dried unsweetened cranberries or raspberries. Sprinkles, mint extract, or some creamy peanut butter swirled through also works well.
Milk chocolate fudge
- Milk chocolate. Milk chocolate chips, dairy-free milk chocolate, or standard milk chocolate.
- Mix-in ideas. Nuts like roasted peanuts, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
Dark chocolate fudge
Mix-in ideas. Chopped almonds and sea salt.
Dark chocolate. Any dark chocolate bar with a cocoa content of at least 70%. As the condensed milk is already sweetened, you can even use an unsweetened chocolate bar (also referred to as bakers’ chocolate).
Storage instructions
To store: Fudge should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered. The fudge will keep well for up to 4 weeks.
To freeze: Place leftover fudge in a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
If you’ve ever used condensed milk before, you’ll notice that it is thick, extra sweet, and perfect for candy, iced coffee, or a simple dulce de leche. Coconut condensed milk is essentially the SAME thing, minus the dairy! It’s also suitable for those on a vegan or paleo diet!
When you make fudge in the microwave, you must be sure to microwave the mixture in 20-second spurts. Any longer than that, you risk the chocolate overheating, and once it mixes with the condensed milk, it begins to yield a grainier texture.
The best fudge prep requires slowly mixing the ingredients to prevent air pockets from appearing. This, in turn, yields a creamy and rich fudge.
More homemade candy to try
- Almond Joy
- Crunch bars
- Kit Kat bars
- Turkish delight
- Or any of my candy recipes
2 Ingredient Fudge (No Dairy)
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces coconut condensed milk canned
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons chocolate chopped * See notes
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add your coconut condensed milk and chopped chocolate. Microwave it in 20-second spurts until the chocolate has just melted. Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk the two ingredients together until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined pan and refrigerate for at least an hour, until it has firmed up. Slice into pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published August 2022, updated and republished October 2024
hard to find. thanks’
Yummy!! 🤤
I am a Type 1 diabetic.
I can’t believe your fudge is SUGAR-FREE! WOW!
I don’t have any chocolate bars, but I do have dairy free chocolate chips. Would it be the same measurement with the chips as it is with the bars?
Thank you for so many wonderful recipes. I’ve tried so many of them and they’re all delicious.!
Good way of making quick and easy fudge for sure going to try it.
Very good and easy
Easy, delicious and interesting fudge
For the two ingredient fudge is a 3.5 ounce bar of chocolate equivalent to 2 cups +2 tablespoons of chocolate in your recipe.
Can you use no sugar added chocolate?
yes
This was really good and really easy to make.Thanks for the ideas.
Just here to say sorry for all those ridiculous comments you have had to put up with.
Sounds easy enough really, cheers for sharing 😊
Can you help with what chocolate bars are dairy free?
Am I missing something? Isn’t condensed milk sweetened with sugar? How is that keto.
Not sure where anywhere in the post it claims to be keto?
This looks really great. I can see some Rocky Road happening here! Just add some walnuts and mini marshmallows. Once i made some aqua faba marshmallows. They world be great here. Thanks for the recipe.
Just a quick question, can you use normal milk if you don’t have/are allergic to the coconut condensed one?
Absolutely, provided it is also a condensed style milk.