This Chocolate Walnut Fudge has a buttery smooth texture, dark and rich chocolate flavor, and plenty of walnuts and a little salt to balance the sweetness!
Do you love fudge? I have to admit, I wasn't really a huge fan... until I made this fudge! It is buttery and soft with a slight chew, has a beautiful, deep chocolate flavor, and enough walnuts to contrast the sweetness. Adding a hint of salt is a must!
You need to add this to your Holiday treat list alongside this addictive Graham Cracker Toffee Bark or easy Caramel Peanut Clusters.
If you love flavorful chocolate baking and desserts, be sure to try my easy Double Chocolate Banana Muffins for a snack or my decadent Dark Chocolate Cream Pie or No Bake Triple Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert!
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⭐️ Why You Need to Make This Recipe
- Texture: The creamy and smooth texture of the fudge contrasts with the crunchy walnuts perfectly!
- Flavor: Deep chocolate flavor and nuts are a match made in heaven.
- Method: It really can't get any easier than this recipe! All you need is a bowl, a microwave, and something to mix.
🧈 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to make this easy walnut chocolate fudge.
Ingredient Notes
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Do not confuse with evaporated milk, which is very different! Sweetened condensed milk is sweet, thick, and syrupy.
- Semisweet Chocolate: Nothing fancy, I use good old Hershey's semisweet chocolate chips for this fudge.
- Butter: I use salted butter, but see the instructions in the recipe card below for how to substitute unsalted butter.
- Cocoa Powder: It is very important to sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the recipe to prevent clumps of cocoa. I recommend using Dutch-processed cocoa powder for the best dark, smooth chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla: Because a splash of vanilla makes everything better!
- Salt: Just a little sea salt makes the flavors pop!
- Walnuts: Chopped. Toasted if you'd like. Or pecans, peanuts, or almonds; whatever you fancy!
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients with measurements.
📃 Instructions
Step 1: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter.
Step 2: Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each increment until the chocolate chips are just melted.
Step 3: Sift the cocoa powder into the bowl.
Step 4: Add the vanilla and salt alongside the sifted cocoa powder and fold until fully incorporated and smooth.
Step 5: Fold in the chopped walnuts until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Smooth the fudge into a baking pan that has been lined with wax paper, parchment paper, or greased with butter.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the fudge to set. Remove the fudge from the pan and slice using a sharp knife into 48 pieces.
💡 Top Tip
You could make this recipe on the stovetop instead of in the microwave! Slowly heat the sweetened condensed milk and butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is very hot. Remove from the heat and immediately add the chocolate chips. Stir until all the chocolate chips are melted before adding the sifted cocoa, vanilla, salt, and nuts.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes. This recipe is made with all naturally gluten-free ingredients. However, be sure to check each ingredient to make sure they are certified gluten-free.
Yes. You can freeze fudge in a single layer or layered with wax paper between each layer.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week of freeze for up to 1 month (for best freshness).
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Equipment
- microwave-safe mixing bowl
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Wax paper
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup salted butter *
- ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts *
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter. Microwave in 30-second increments **, stirring between each increment until the chocolate chips are just melted.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup salted butter
- Sift in the cocoa powder and add the vanilla and salt. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth. Fold in the chopped walnuts.¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Smooth the fudge into a baking pan that has been lined with wax paper, parchment paper, or greased with butter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the fudge to set. Remove from the pan and slice with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Add an additional ⅛ teaspoon of salt if using unsalted butter.
- You could make this recipe on the stovetop instead of in the microwave! Slowly heat the sweetened condensed milk and butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is very hot. Remove from the heat and immediately add the chocolate chips. Stir until all the chocolate chips are melted before adding the sifted cocoa, vanilla, salt, and nuts.
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