This easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge is rich, creamy, and loaded with crunchy walnuts in every bite. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips, it's the perfect no-fail fudge recipe for holidays, cookie trays, gift giving, or satisfying a chocolate craving any time of year. Best of all, there's no candy thermometer required—simply melt, mix, chill, and enjoy!
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Chocolate Walnut Fudge
Makes: 36 small squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2-3 hours
Ingredients
Makes: 36 small squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2-3 hours
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz / 396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups (510 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped walnuts
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips for extra texture
Directions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Chocolate chips
- Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in:
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt (if using)
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 2 weeks
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips rather than milk chocolate for the deep chocolate color shown.
- Toast the walnuts for 5-7 minutes at 350°F (175°C) before adding them for extra flavor.
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting for cleaner squares.
- For the glossy top seen in your photos, smooth the surface with an offset spatula while the fudge is still warm.
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