Chocolate Fudge Without Condensed Milk

Making the chocolate fudge without condensed milk is easy and is a classic recipe you can’t go wrong with. But of course, you don’t necessarily need to stick to it- you can also add in many other ingredients to bump up the flavor and bring in a bit of texture. Here are a few good ideas you can consider. 

Nuts: Salted peanuts, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, almond flakes, chopped cashews, and chopped pecans are all excellent nut choices to add to your basic chocolate fudge. Depending on your personal preference, you can add them right into the fudge mix or sprinkle some on the top before you let the fudge set. 

Others: Nuts are great, but they aren’t the only option. You can also add more different ingredients that have different textures- mini marshmallows, mini chocolate or peanut butter chips, caramel nibs, chopped pretzels, crushed peppermint candy, sprinkles, M&Ms, potato chips- the list is literally endless. 
And of course, you can simply add a drop or two of your favorite flavoring- peppermint, orange, or just plain vanilla for a little extra something. 

There might be a chance that your fudge mixture might not have the consistency and texture you want it to have, and if it just doesn’t seem to set even after refrigeration, here’s something you can try. 

First, try to reheat the fudge mixture- the most common culprit that doesn’t let your fudge set is the fact that the mixture isn’t cooked enough. 
Just dump the fudge mixture back into a pan on low heat, and add a bit of powdered sugar into it, and continue to let it cook for a few additional minutes. The powdered sugar can help the fudge set if the mixture seems resistant. 

If you’re worried the additional sugar might make the fudge overly sweet, you can use some evaporated milk instead. 

If you don’t really like the idea of using milk and butter and sugar to make this fudge, you could still make it work. All you’ll need to do is combine melted chocolate with some frosting and then allow the mixture to set in the refrigerator. 

Vanilla frosting is the classic choice to go for, but if you’re interested in getting a deeper chocolate flavor, you can opt for chocolate frosting instead. And of course, if you’re a cheesecake fan, you can also use cream cheese frosting. 

Refrigerating the fudge might seem ideal, but remember to use an airtight container to keep the fudge from drying out and getting all tough and chewy. You can refrigerate the leftover fudge for up to 4 weeks, or store it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, depending on what you make it with. 

If you want to store it for longer than that, you can also freeze the fudge. Just use a freezer-safe container and use wax paper in between each stack of fudge to keep them from sticking to each other and you should be good.