Every Wednesday my son Bill comes over for dinner. I always make him a nice home cooked meal and send him home with some leftovers. I also make dessert every Wednesday too. It is the only night of the week that dessert is guaranteed.
On the menu last week:
Breaded Pork Chops
These delicious pork chops were brined for about 6 hours in heavily salted water. I breaded the pork chops and fried them till golden brown in my cast iron skillet. The chops were finished off in the oven along with some Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
And for dessert: Chocolate Fudge!
Super Easy No Fail 3 Ingredient Fudge Recipe
This is the recipe that I’ve used to make fudge for at least 20 years.
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
Place all 3 ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again in 30 second increments until all of the ingredients are melted. The fudge should have a gorgeous satiny sheen and smooth texture. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Spread the hot fudge mixture evenly into lined pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove from pan and cut into bite size squares.
This is the base recipe that I use to make pounds and pounds of fudge. Substitute any kind of baking chips to make a variety of flavors. Mix in any kind of nuts or dried fruits, or take it up a notch with a shot of kahlua or coffee brandy!
- Peanut Butter Fudge – use peanut butter baking chips instead of chocolate chips
- White Chocolate Caramel Fudge – use caramel flavored condensed milk and white chocolate chips
- White Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Fudge – use white chocolate chips and stir in chopped maraschino cherries into melted chips
- Mint Chocolate Fudge – use mint chocolate chips
- Home made Chunky Bars – stir in raisins and peanuts into melted chips
- Toasted Coconut Chocolate Fudge – stir toasted coconut into the melted chips
During the holidays I make several batches of different flavors fudge and wrap them up in holiday themed plastic containers or put a few pieces in plastic wrap and tie up with some festive ribbons as gifts for friends and family.
Thanks for reading!
~ Tami
Tanglewood Tapestry 
Reblogged this on Tanglewood Knots and commented:
Here is the recipe for the Chocolate Fudge I made for Wednesday Night Dinner with Bill. Enjoy!!
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Wow. This is super easy and super delicious looking. When I make fudge i’m at the stove stirring continuously. I use coconut milk, sugar and condensed milk, but I should definitely try your way. I still haven’t gotten around to the fried chicken or the cinnamon yummies yet but someday!!!!!
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My whole family just loves this fudge! I like making it because it’s so easy and it makes a lot of fudge! One day you can have a fried chicken, cinnamon bun and fudge feast!!! 😀
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LOL That’s a lot of sugar and fats but that would be something I would do.. 😀
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I have been using the same fudge recipe for years. It’s so good, and never lasts long around here. 😊 I think I found the recipe in one of my 4-H cookbooks.
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It is by far the best fudge recipe ever!! I think I saw the recipe on a can of condensed milk years and years ago!! 😀
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Maybe that’s where the person who submitted it got it. 🙂
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Tami ~ I’ve been wanting some fudge, but the thought of stirring over a hot stove makes my cravings go away. I think they’re back! I have some Ghirardelli 60% Cacao chips and I always have sweetened condensed milk for when I need a Key Lime Pie. I think it will become fudge… tomorrow maybe.
Thanks!
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Oh fancy chips!!!! Yummmm! I giggled at “when I need a Key Lime Pie” – I noticed that you said “need” and not “need to make” – that implies that you must have the same craving habits that I do! It also reminded me that I haven’t made key lime pie in a while!! I always have the ingredients on hand to make this fudge and it’s so easy. That’s what makes this recipe so awesome/dangerous!! 😀
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Been dieting all week and you post this lol!!! Oh well I can drool 🤤
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LOL sorry!!! That’s why I give myself Wednesday as a eat what I want day!! 😀
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Yum! This fudge looks super delicious!
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It is really good Emma – I always want to start eating it while it’s still warm!! 😀
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Haha that would definitely be me! Sometimes I want to eat cakes when they’re not even baked yet 😂 I need to restrain myself!
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Another delicious virtual dinner and dessert. Although this fudge might turn into a real dessert. Too bad the calories can’t stay virtual. :-0
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No Yolanda – recipes from the internet have 0 calories!!! It’s true!! I read that on the internet!!! 😀
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And the internet never lies!
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I made this and cut it into 64 one inch squares. They were the perfect size for a little treat when I needed one.
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I always make sure when I cut it up that I make some very little squares for myself and then bigger ones for everyone else. It is the perfect little size pop of chocolate to beat that sweet craving. 😀
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