Easy Fudge Recipe: Silky Homemade Chocolate

Ingredients

• 18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2 inch overhang on two sides. Note: This ensures you can lift the fudge out cleanly without it crumbling.

2. 2

   Combine the base. Pour 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 18 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter into your saucepan.

3. 3

   Apply gentle heat. Set the burner to low and stir constantly with a spatula until the chips are 90% melted and glossy.

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Take the pan off the burner while a few small lumps remain. Note: Residual heat will finish the melting process without risking a burnt taste.

5. 5

   Incorporate aromatics. Stir in 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and 0.25 tsp fine sea salt until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.

6. 6

   Transfer the mix. Pour the warm fudge into your prepared pan, spreading it to the corners with your spatula.

7. 7

   Smooth the surface. Gently tap the pan on the counter three times until the top is level and air bubbles pop.

8. 8

   The cold cure. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours until the center feels firm to a light touch.

9. 9

   Slice and serve. Lift the block out using the parchment handles and cut into 36 even squares using a sharp, warm knife.