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Silky Chocolate Fudge

Rich, dense fudge made with just five ingredients in under 20 minutes. Set it in the fridge and slice into squares for a decadent homemade treat.

Total time
15 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
1g
Silky Chocolate Fudge
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from heat. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth, no lumps remain.

  4. Step 4

    Add powdered sugar and cream. Stir until glossy and fully combined, ~1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula.

  6. Step 6

    Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Lift fudge out using parchment overhang.

  7. Step 7

    Cut into 36 small squares using a sharp knife, wiping between cuts. Serve cold.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • small saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

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