Creamy Fudge is a decadent and indulgent tasty treat. This Small Slow Cooker Fudge recipe is so simple to make you are going to wonder why you haven’t done this sooner. A traditional homemade fudge takes more effort and this recipe is as close to my old-fashioned small batch fudge recipe as it gets.
This recipe is perfect for a small household. Making fudge the traditional way takes some work and this recipe is so easy you can make small batches of slow cooker fudge without the constant attention to a saucepan on the stovetop.
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Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate chips – Use the best quality chocolate you are comfortable purchasing, there are just a few ingredients so use the best you can. Mix up the chocolate with dark, white or add a little butterscotch or toffee chips.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – No substitutes here. You can make your own with this simple homemade condensed milk recipe.
- Vanilla Extract – you can also use a vanilla paste. An orange extract is also nice, especially if you omit the nuts.
- Butter – I use what I have available, sometimes salted and sometimes unsalted and I’ve never had an issue using either.
- Chopped Nuts – Walnuts or Pecans are great in the fudge, but you can also go ahead and leave them out.
Recipe Directions
Spray a 2-quart slow cooker with a baking spray. Set the slow cooker to a low setting. Add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract to the slow cooker. Give it a stir to combine. Cook with the lid OFF, on low for about 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Line a small casserole dish or 7-inch pie plate with parchment paper and set aside. Crisscross parchment paper strips to make it easy to remove and lift out of the dish. hands
When the fudge is well combined, check to see if it’s easy to stir with a rubber spatula then stir in the chopped Walnuts into the fudge mixture.
Pour the fudge into the prepared dish or baking pan, then smooth out the top. Refrigerate the until set, about 2 hours.
Remove from pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
Serving Suggestions
Cut the fudge into 24 bite sized pieces for a small dessert tray or into 12 larger squares for a richer treat after dinner. This small batch is a nice choice for a movie night, a weekend sweet snack, or to tuck into a small cookie tin for gifting.
Serve it chilled for a firmer texture and cleaner slices, or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes if you prefer it a little softer and creamier. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt while the fudge is still warm for a sweet-salty finish.
Recipe Tips
- Leave the lid off the slow cooker s you don’t want any water or condensation to get into the fudge while it’s cooking.
- You can mix milk chocolate and dark chocolate for a nice flavor.
- Other extract flavors can be substituted for vanilla, my favorites are orange extract, or during the holiday substitute a peppermint extract.
How to store leftovers
The fudge is at its best after chilling in the refrigerator for several hours, when it becomes firm, smooth, and easy to slice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. If you need to stack the pieces, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together.
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2-Quart Slow Cooker Fudge
Ingredients
Recipe Directions
- Spray a 2-quart slow cooker with a baking spray like Bak-Klene. Set the slow cooker to a low setting. Add the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract to the slow cooker. Give it a stir to combine. Cook with the lid OFF, on low for about 1.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Line a small casserole dish or 7-inch pie plate with parchment paper and set aside. Crisscross parchment paper strips to make it easy to remove and lift out of the dish.
- When the fudge is well combined, check to see if it's easy to stir with a wooden spoon then stir in the chopped Walnuts. Pour the fudge into the prepared dish and smooth out the top of the fudge.
- Refrigerate the fudge until set, about 2 hours. Remove from pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
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Notes
- Leave the lid off the slow cooker to avoid condensation from getting into the fudge mixture. Water will add an unpleasant grainy texture.
- Dark chocolate or a mixture can be substituted.
- If doubling the recipe use one (1) full can (14-ounce) of condensed milk.
- The nuts are optional or can be substituted with pecans or another nut of choice.
- Use a hot knife to easily cut the fudge into clean-edged squares.
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