3 Ingredient Fudge

Easy 3 ingredient fudge with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Foolproof microwave method, perfect for gifting and holidays.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate fudge, chocolate fudge recipes, no bake dessert recipes

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings pieces

Calories 276kcal

Author Kathleen

Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips (3 cups) and sweetened condensed milk (1 can).
Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth (about 2 minutes total).
Stir in vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) until fully combined.
Pour the fudge into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Lift from the pan and cut into squares.Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Trust the texture, not the timer. Microwaves vary wildly. Once the chocolate is mostly melted and glossy, stop heating and rely on stirring to finish the job. Overheating chocolate is the quickest way to grainy or oily fudge.
Cut smaller than you think. This fudge is rich. Bite-sized squares (about 1–1½ inches) are perfect for dessert trays and gift boxes and help stretch a single pan for a crowd.
Warm your knife for pretty slices. Run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry, then cut straight down through the chilled fudge. Clean and warm the knife again every few cuts for bakery-style edges.
Know your chocolate choice. Using all milk chocolate? Expect a softer, sweeter fudge that’s best kept chilled until serving. Using mostly semi-sweet? You’ll get a firmer, more balanced square that holds better at room temperature.
Make it your own. Once the basic fudge is spread in the pan, you can sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt, crushed peppermint, chopped nuts, or holiday sprinkles before chilling for a fun twist without changing the easy base recipe.