About this video

• Video Title: Easy 2 MINUTE Chocolate Fudge | Holiday Favourites
• Channel: With Wendy and Shannon
• Speakers: Wendy
• Duration: 00:08:03

Overview

This video demonstrates how to make a quick and easy chocolate fudge recipe using a microwave. Wendy guides viewers through prepping a baking tray, mixing the ingredients, microwaving the fudge in short intervals, and finally cutting and packaging it. The recipe emphasizes its creamy texture and suitability as a holiday treat or gift.

Key takeaways

• Easy Tray Preparation: Line an 8x8 inch tray with parchment paper, using butter as an adhesive and ensuring an overhang for easy removal of the fudge.
• Microwave Fudge Method: Combine sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments for a total of two minutes, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
• Adding Flavor: Stir in one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract after the chocolate has melted.
• Setting and Cutting: Pour the mixture into the prepped tray, create an uneven surface with a spatula, and refrigerate for at least four hours or preferably overnight. Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge out and cut it into desired square pieces.
• Storage and Gifting: Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The fudge is presented as an excellent homemade gift, with a demonstration of how to line a gift box with parchment paper.

Here are the ingredients and recipe for making the fudge, as detailed in the video:

Ingredients:

• 3.5 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 4 cups (680 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or other preferred chocolate chips, avoiding milk chocolate)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Recipe:

1. Prep the Tray: Line an 8x8 inch baking tray with parchment paper. Use butter to lightly brush the tray and secure the parchment paper, ensuring there's an overhang to help remove the fudge later. You can trim excess paper if needed, but keep the overhang.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk first. Then, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt.
3. Microwave: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for a total of two minutes, using 30-second increments. Stir the mixture well after each increment.
4. Melt Chocolate: Continue microwaving and stirring until the chocolate chips are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. The heat from the fudge should melt any remaining chips.
5. Add Vanilla: Stir in one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
6. Pour and Set: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking tray. Use an offset spatula to create an uneven surface on top for added texture.
7. Refrigerate: Place the tray in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the fudge to set.
8. Cut: Once set, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the fudge out of the tray. Peel off the parchment paper. Cut the fudge into bite-sized squares using a bench scraper or a knife.
9. Store: Store the fudge in an airtight box in the refrigerator.