This easy 4 ingredient Vanilla Fudge Recipe is so creamy and decadent. Learn how to make old fashioned homemade fudge in minutes.
Vanilla Fudge is rich and luscious for a decadent dessert. It is one of the easiest vanilla deserts I make every year. With so few ingredients, it comes together in minutes.
This easy fudge recipe is perfect for any occasion. It is so easy that you might also want to make 2 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge and Sugar Cookie Fudge Recipe.
What's in this post: Easy Vanilla Fudge Recipe
Why we love this recipe:
- Vanilla flavor. The vanilla flavor is perfect in this recipe and so delicious.
- No bake and easy. This creamy vanilla fudge is made entirely in the microwave! No candy thermometer needed.
- Only 4 ingredients. You will not believe how easy it is! The texture is so creamy.
Ingredients for Easy Vanilla Fudge:
- White Chocolate Chips
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
You can see the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the post.
Variations for Vanilla Fudge:
- Add in Sprinkles – If you are making these for holiday, mix in some red and green sprinkles for a Christmas themed fudge.
- Add in Food Coloring – You can add in some orange food coloring to make orange inspired fudge. This would be a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips –Mix in some peanut butter chocolate chips for a peanut butter flavor fudge.
- Fall Fudge – Add butterscotch chocolate chips with some cinnamon and apple extract for a perfect fall flavored fudge.
- Dark Chocolate Chips – Mix in dark chocolate chips or melt some and swirl into your vanilla fudge.
- Mix in Nuts – This fudge would be amazing with some sliced almonds, pecans or crushed walnuts.
- Add Dried Fruit – For an easy way to change the flavor and look of this vanilla fudge add in some dried fruit.
How to Make Vanilla Fudge:
Step 1. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave using 30 second intervals. Make sure to use a microwave safe bowl. Once melted, stir in the condensed milk and vanilla with a wooden spoon.
Step 2. Line the baking dish with wax paper. Spread the fudge mixture evenly in the pan with a spatula so it has a smooth top. Allow to cool at room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to set for about an hour.
Step 3. Lift the fudge out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into squares.
Step 4. Place on a platter and serve.
Pro Tips for the Best Fudge:
- Creamy Chocolate — If you have problems with the white chocolate being creamy when melted, add a small amount of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.
- Use Quality Chocolate – I have found it is best to use a good quality chocolate. Since this is the main ingredient, make sure to get good chocolate. It will make a difference in the melting process and in the final product.
- Microwave Fudge is the Best – There are lots of different recipes and techniques but microwave fudge is my favorite. It is such an easy way to make fudge and turns out amazing.
- Other Tips – Make sure before you start making fudge, you go read our 5 Tips to make the perfect fudge recipe. If you follow these 5 basic tips, you are bound to have fudge that will keep the crowds coming back for more.
FAQs
Vanilla fudge will last about 2 weeks if placed in an air tight container. You can leave at room temperature or you can place in the refrigerator. It will extend the freshness of the fudge of placed in the fridge.
The fudge will last about 3 weeks if place in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
When we are preparing to make this vanilla fudge recipe, we make sure that we have all the ingredients available. We prepare our pan by lining with foil and parchment paper. Then we begin melting the chocolate in the microwave.
The secret is to make sure that you don’t overcook the chocolate when melting in the microwave. Burnt tasting fudge doesn’t taste very good. Melting the chocolate and stirring in the 30 second intervals will make sure you fudge sets and is creamy and delicious.
Fudge can be stored in a airtight container in refrigerator or room temperature. It will last about 2 weeks at room temperature.
Freezing fudge is a great option if you want it to last longer. Wrap fudge with plastic wrap and foil and place in the freezer. It will last about 2 months if stored properly. Check out Can You Freeze Fudge for more information.
More fudge recipes:
- Peanut butter Chocolate fudge
- Unicorn Fudge Recipe
- 3 Minute Microwave Fudge
- Oreo Fudge Recipe
- Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe
Make this creamy fudge today for an easy treat in minutes. Please come back and leave a comment.
Vanilla Fudge
Ingredients
- 18 oz White Chocolate Chips
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe dish.
- Microwave the chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until they are melted.
- Stir in the condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt.
- Line an 8X8 baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the pan. Slightly bang the pan on the countertop to even out the top layer of the fudge.
- Allow to cool at room temperature and then place in the refrigerator to set (for approximately 1 hour).
- Cut and serve. Enjoy!
This was very easy and everyone loved it!
Hello! Thanks for the recipe. Did you use real white chocolate chips or the more common white baking chips that don’t contain any cocoa butter? I know the recipe calls for white chocolate chips, but in your photos the chips and mixture are so light in color that it looks like white baking chips were used. I’d prefer to use those so the flavor of the vanilla doesn’t have to compete with white chocolate. Thanks for your time.
I used the white baking chips for this recipe!
Thanks!