Slow cooker fudge is a fun way to make this popular and very tasty sweet treat!
This is so good. Slow cooker chocolate fudge tastes just perfect.
Although it is unlike other slow cooker recipes where they can be left for hours on end, this recipe requires you to be able to stir it every 15 minutes during the 1 hour cooking time.
It also requires you to resist the temptation to dip a finger in to taste/test.
Fudge can of course be cooked in a pan on the stove, or in the microwave. But this is equally tasty, and I think really easy to make with very few ingredients. Just use normal milk chocolate (not cooking chocolate) and you can just go for the cheap bars.
You quite simply add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and switch it to low for around 90 minutes. The lid is left off for the whole time. You need to give it a good stir every 15 or so minutes (which is where the self discipline to not dip in is required).
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Once the hour is up the mixture will be much thicker. The mixture then needs to be transferred to a lined or greased baking tin (I used a 20cm tin) and left to cool.
Once it is completely cooled, place it in a fridge to set (usually around 3 hours, or overnight).
The great thing about this recipe is you can really play around with the flavours, I’m thinking Baileys flavoured fudge, rum and raisin or perhaps peanut butter? Hmmm.
Fudge also makes the perfect homemade Christmas gift. If you want to give it away that is.
Have you made slow cooker fudge before? Let me know in the comments what your favourite flavour is!
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge
Slow cooker chocolate fudge is a deliciously tasty way of making this popular treat enjoyed by young and old!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp butter
- 397 g condensed milk, (1 tin)
- 350 g milk chocolate
Instructions
- Break up all the chocolate into squares and add to the slow cooker.
- Add the other ingredients.
- Switch your slow cooker on low. Leave the lid off.
- Cook for around 90 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes with a wooden spoon.
- Pour the mixture into a lined baking tin (I used 20cm) and allow to cool.
- Transfer to the fridge to set (at least 3 hours).
- Remove from fridge and chop up into chunks.
Notes
This fudge will last up to 3 days in an airtight container in a fridge.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 2g
Celia
Friday 2nd of December 2022
I have this down to make for Santa pressies this Christmas for my grandchildren. But concerned you say only keeps 3 days? Is this right?
Jeannine Poirier
Tuesday 1st of December 2020
I have never made slow cooker fudge before but this one will be on my to try list for sure.
Liana Green
Wednesday 2nd of December 2020
It is really tasty! I hope you enjoy it :)
Janet Speirs
Tuesday 1st of December 2020
Hi, this looks brilliant and I am definitely going to try it.
Just wondered tho, the peanut butter suggestions sound great but where do I start with it? lol
Hopefully someone has tried it and can keep me right with it.
Cheers
Liana Green
Wednesday 2nd of December 2020
Hi Janet - peanut butter fudge is definitely on my list of ones to try out - I've just had a quick search and this recipe looks promising and is probably how I would try it, let me know if you make it! https://whattheredheadsaid.com/slow-cooker-peanut-butter-fudge/
Matt
Thursday 2nd of April 2020
I'm wondering what size slow cooker you need for this recipe? If we have a larger one and want to make more, does the timings for cooking change? Or is it the same as it's all in the same slow cooker?
Liana Green
Friday 3rd of April 2020
Hi Matt - I used a 6L slow cooker but you can use any size. The timings should be the same - let me know how you get on!
Felicity
Tuesday 17th of December 2019
I have been making this recipe with my son for the last three years and it’s great! I make three versions - white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate (dairy free substitute - made with coconut milk and dairy free butter). As the whole family loves it, I double the portions - this means it is longer cooking time (I wait until it thickens - stirring every 20 mins). Really easy and very delicious -a whole family pleaser! Thanks for the recipe!