Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge Recipe is a quick and easy way to make delicious fudge in just a few minutes! It typically involves melting chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and butter, then mixing in nuts or vanilla extract for added flavor. The mixture is poured into a pan, allowed to cool, and then cut into squares. It’s a perfect treat for chocolate lovers and great for last-minute dessert needs.
Here’s a simple recipe for Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Melt the Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until everything is melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If you’re using nuts, fold them in at this point.
- Pour and Set: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for about 2 hours or until it is firm.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove from the pan, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Absolutely! You can definitely add different toppings to the fudge to customize it to your liking. Here are some ideas:
- Sprinkles: Add colorful sprinkles on top before the fudge sets for a fun, festive look.
- Sea Salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top can enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Crushed Candy: You can crush up your favorite candy bars (like Snickers, Oreos, or M&Ms) and sprinkle them on top.
- Chopped Nuts: Besides mixing them in, you can also sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds on top.
- Drizzles: Drizzle melted white chocolate or caramel sauce over the top for added sweetness and decoration.
Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Let me know if you need more ideas or help with anything else!
This fudge is quick to make and incredibly delicious! Let me know if you have any questions or need more dessert recipes!