Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (2024)

by Louise

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If you feel like something sweet but don’t want to leave your house, follow this easy recipe and whip up scrumptious pieces of microwave fudge in no time. For a bit of variation, add 25 ml sifted cocoa after adding the vanilla, or add cherries and/or nuts.

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Microwave Fudge

  • Author: Louise

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When you want something super sweet and quick, you’ll love this microwave fudge recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 can full cream condensed milk
  • 100 g margarine
  • 500 ml castor sugar
  • 5 ml vanilla essence

Instructions

  1. Combine margarine, condensed milk and sugar in a large, deep, heat-resistant container.
  2. Microwave on HIGH for 2 ½ minutes or until margarine is melted. Stir well to combine all the melted ingredients.
  3. Microwave for 10 minutes on HIGH, stirring regularly.
  4. When mixture is a light caramel colour, add vanilla essence.
  5. Pour into lightly greased, flat container to set. When slightly cooled, cut into squares.

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  1. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (5)Dianne

    This recipe is the best i have ever tried, it doesnt come out sugary at all! Its very yummy.

  2. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (6)glenda jacoby

    i cannot bake at all and i tried this recipe,i was so impressed it tasted just how i like it!!! so simple and easy anyone can make it.
    thank you sooooo much.

  3. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (7)Reinette

    I love this fudge! I have this recipe too and everybody loves this. Great recipe. Njoy

  4. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (8)Kanga

    I made it with my Girl Guides aged 10-14 yrs and had no problems following the recipe. The taste and texture of the finished product was great

  5. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (9)Hannah

    I love this site,so easy,so simple,thank you for these awesome recipes!
    All my friends and family love it to,and the finished product is no let down

  6. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (10)Carol

    Great recipe, I made it with butter rather than marg, much nicer I think!

  7. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (11)Joan Taylor

    I have had this recipe for years, so it was most interesting to find it on your website!! I think that it is the ONLY one to make, much less trouble than the kind you boil on the stove, and it turns out perfect every time! Great for gifts too, and quick to make! Your website is the best, simple recipes and not ingredients that are not usually in the house!

  8. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (12)shelly

    Yuuuumy!!simply the BEST!!

  9. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (13)Charne

    I made this recipe…LOVED IT! I used less sugar than the recipe calls for and it still tasted great! My now go-to fudge recipe

  10. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (15)Georgeie boy

    I am going to make this now, I’ll be back to see to let you know, ‘fingers crossed’, as i have just made the worst fudge known to man and beast, it was like kendal mint cake without the mint!!

  11. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (16)Aliya

    This was a hit last year at Christmas and I’m already getting asked about it for this year. Best easiest recipe ever!!

  12. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (17)Michelle

    I HAVE TRIED THIS RECIPE TWICE NOW AND EACH TIME COMES OUT LIKE SOFT TOFFEE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT IM DOING WRONG??:-(

    • Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (18)Janet

      Cook it for longer, your microwave might not be as powerful.

  13. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (19)nj

    This recipe works well. I just need to get better at cutting it.

    Michelle: Try cooking it for longer. It should have a thick consistency and be a darker caramel colour before it’s ready. The length of time required for cooking varies based on the power of the microwave.

  14. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (20)Luna

    Wow! This was the first time I ever made fudge and it was almost perfect! I stopped watching the microwave for a second, and it all boiled over and made a terrible mess, so I poured what I could salvage into another container, and it mostly set. The graininess was just perfect, the taste was just perfect, but next time I’d like to try to get the colour right and get it to set properly. I’ll try again and this time not take my eyes off the microwave, but I’m very excited by how close it was!

  15. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (21)Jas

    Looks good..now just to convert this to conventional Cups instead of ml’s??

  16. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (22)Lucy

    Last time I tried to make this, i ended up with inedible hard toffee. However, I’ve realised what went wrong and plan to try again.

    I have one question: how much is a “can” of condensed milk? I can only get 250mls, but is this right?

  17. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (23)Cathy

    Cutting your fudge:
    I’ve made this fudge time and time again and it never fails. (I use 125g of butter).
    Here are some tips you may want to use:
    To remove and cut your fudge succesfully:lightly butter or spray your dish / mould, place some oversized wax paper (over the sides of your dish) into the dish, spray again very lightly. Then pour your fudge mixture into your dish. Wait for it to set (about 15 – 20 minutes, It must still be kinda soft but not hot. Place your cutting board over your dish, turn your dish upside down and gently pull on your wax paper. The fudge ‘cake’ will fall out. You can now cut your blocks and leave to dry / cool completely without breaking a sweat. It works like a dream.
    Also, if you rub a bit of butter all along the edges of your bowl the mixture tend to not boil over. (works for me). Happy fudge making.

  18. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (24)Kira

    The first time I made this fudge it came out perfectly but everytime I try to make it the butter separates and sits on top?? Im not doing anything differently, has anyone got any advice to stop this?

  19. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (25)Judy van der Eijk

    Bought a Sharp/microwave in South/A; this recipe came with it. Never fails.
    1 tin condensed milk
    2 Cups castor sugar (super fine or fruit sugar)
    125g HARD MARGARINE (NO SUBSTITUTES)NOT BUTTER
    1t vanilla
    1.Put all ing; in a Pyrex dish (dish must be at least 5inchs high or it will boil over.
    2.M/wave on high for 2 min (this stays the same for big or small M/Waves. Take out and stire very welltill eveything is dissolvedand looks like condenensed milk.
    Put back in m/w 10 min for big or 8 min for small m/w
    Take out add vanilla and stir very well till smooth and
    the bubblling (boiling ) stops. you must work quickly as it starts to set quickly. The dish will also be VERY HOT.Pour into a lightly sprayed 8X8 OR 8X 9 inch pan.Leave to set for about 6 min maybe more if your pan is smaller cut into squaresand leave to cool completely. (DO NOT PUT IN FRIDGE)store in a tupper type container. IT CAN THEN BE KEEPT INTHE FREEZER.Hope this helps some of you.

  20. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (26)ayanda

    omG, im in love with this recipe! The fudge tastes soooooooo goooooooood! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  21. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (27)sandra

    This is great I make traditional tablet all the time, but this is so easy. no standing for long periods and tastes just as good. mine took 5 mins longer as I do like the sugary texture, but still no hassle. Thank you for sharing this

  22. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (28)sibongile

    I give this recipe 10/10 – most simple, easy to follow instructions and tastes delicious.

  23. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (29)Sue

    Mine came out perfectly – I have had fudge failures using butter so stuck to marg and I greased the top of the bowl and it didnt boil over in the microwave – this has happened to me before – Thanks!

  24. Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (30)Lucy

    Can I use icing sugar instead of castor suger?

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Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe Foolproof sweet fudge (2024)

FAQs

Why won t my microwave fudge set? ›

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

What is the secret to non grainy fudge? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

How do you thicken microwave fudge? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

How do you harden fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

What would cause fudge not to harden? ›

If your fudge fails to harden in the fridge, it means that you probably didn't cook it to the right temperature. Fudge is a candy, and that means it is extremely picky about temperature - fudge must be cooked to precisely 237–239 degrees Fahrenheit so that sugar forms the desired consistency when cooled.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Should you stir fudge constantly? ›

It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte. Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould. Another tip: Do not scrape the sides of the pan or the spoon used for stirring.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

What happens if you boil fudge too long? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

How long do you boil fudge to get to soft ball stage? ›

How long does it take to make fudge:
  1. about 18 min to reach boiling.
  2. about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
  3. 60 minutes to cool.
  4. 28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
  5. 4 hours to set.

Why is my microwave fudge grainy? ›

Graining can be caused by stirring the fudge mixture during the cooling process or not adding enough fluid to dissolve the sugar. The trick to fixing graininess is to melt the sugar crystals to give them another chance at setting properly.

Why does my fudge crumble when I cut it? ›

When it sets, the fudge will be slightly crumbly when cut and should melt in the mouth. It could be that there was an expectation of large sugar crystals rather than smaller ones. The beaten fudge will still look quite smooth and you will not notice large crystals when you eat the fudge.

Will powdered sugar thicken fudge? ›

How to thicken your fudge? If your fudge it noticeably thin, you may want to add more chocolate. If you are out of chocolate, you can also add 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered sugar. This, however, can make the fudge very sweet.

How do you make homemade fudge firmer? ›

​Harden the fudge:​ Place your container or tins in the fridge for 2 hours, which is the time it takes for the fudge to set. Once it's hardened, cut the fudge into 12 pieces or remove it from the muffin tins. Store in the fridge or the freezer (if you don't devour it right away).

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? ›

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream.

Can you soften fudge in microwave? ›

You could also gently heat the fudge with some moisture. This could be done: In the microwave - microwave in short increments with a glass of (warm) water, which creates steam for the fudge to absorb, until the fudge no longer feels/looks dried out.

What causes fudge to be too soft? ›

Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft. A temperature of 112°C to 114°C (234°F to 237°F) must be maintained. This will ensure the fudge has the ideal concentration of water and sugar. Fudge is difficult to make.

How do you get fudge to set up? ›

However, homemade fudge doesn't always set up into a semi-firm, melt-in-your-mouth confection. If your fudge doesn't firm up after a few hours, you either have too high an amount of liquid to sugar, or your mixture hasn't reached the soft-ball stage. Using a candy thermometer can help home cooks avoid this problem.

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