Speedy Oven Fudge Recipes

MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Microwave 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips and a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 5 minutes. Stir vigorously, then add 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread in an 8-inch-square pan lined with buttered parchment paper. Refrigerate, then cut into squares.

PAULA DEEN'S 5 MINUTE FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
• Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
• Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

FUDGE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, about 3-5 minute, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.
• Pour into well-greased 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.

OVEN FUDGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Butter an 11x7x2 inch baking pan.
• Add the milk, butter, cocoa powder and confectioner's sugar to a 3-quart baking dish. Do not stir.
• Place in the oven until the butter is melted, 5-15 minutes. Watch and make sure it does't burn.
• Carefully transfer the contents of the baking dish to a mixing bowl. Add the vanilla, and beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts.
• Pour into the prepared 11" pan and cool before cutting.

SPEEDY OVEN FUDGE

Steps:

• Place the first four ingredients in the order listed in a 3-qt. baking dish (do not stir). Place in a 350° oven for 15 minutes or until butter is melted. , Carefully transfer to a bowl. Add vanilla; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into a buttered 11x7-in. dish. Cool before cutting.

CLASSIC FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Put the butter, condensed milk, sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Bubble for 10 mins, stirring all the time until the mixture reaches 115C on a sugar or probe thermometer. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to 110C. Add the vanilla, then beat in a stand mixer or with an electric hand whisk until it cools to 60C. This will help break up any large sugar crystals. The fudge should be thick and matte-looking.
• Spoon the fudge into the prepared tin and press down with a spoon to smooth the surface. Leave to set, then cut into squares. Will keep for up to three weeks in an airtight container.