Ina Garten Chocolate Fudge Recipe
The Ina Garten Chocolate Fudge Recipe is rich, smooth and full of deep chocolate flavor. It melts in your mouth with every bite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave extra paper on sides. This helps remove fudge easily later.
Heat the Mixture
- In a medium saucepan, add chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk. Cook over low heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Melt Until Smooth
- Keep stirring gently until everything melts completely. The mixture should look shiny and smooth without lumps.
Add Flavor
- Remove pan from heat. Add vanilla extract and salt. Stir well to mix flavors evenly.
Add Nuts
- If using walnuts, fold them into the chocolate mixture. Mix gently so nuts spread evenly.
Pour into Pan
- Pour the warm fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Spread evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top carefully.
Chill the Fudge
- Place the pan in the refrigerator. Chill for at least two hours. The fudge should become firm and easy to cut.
Cut and Serve
- Remove fudge using parchment paper. Cut into small squares with a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Cook on low heat only.
- Stir constantly while melting.
- Do not overheat the chocolate.
- Chill fully before cutting.