Fudge Recipes-Super Simple 3 Ingredient Microwave Fudge Recipe Flavor Variations (2024)

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3 Ingredient Microwave Fudge Variations – Quick and EASY Fudge Recipes ANYONE Can Make Even If You’ve Never Made Fudge Before!

When it comes to super simple desserts, these easy ingredient fudge recipes are at the top of my list since they have VERY few ingredients (these microwave fudge recipe variations only have TWO or THREE ingredients!)
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Updated on October 5, 2022

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I’m a HUGE fan of super simple sweet treats and desserts when I’m baking and cooking for a crowd or in large batches to give as homemade gifts. Let me share some of my favorite super simple and FAST fudge recipe variations with you – they’re SO easy – you can even microwave them!

Every, single holiday party I go to, I am asked (ok, BEGGED) to bring at least one of these microwave fudge flavors below. I also give these as gifts for co-workers, family and friends over the holidays – and put a batch or two in my DIY sympathy baskets when visiting a grieving family (yes, these make great ‘funeral foodideas to take!).

Microwave Fudge Recipe Variations

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First time making fudge? You’re gonna LOVE these simple 3 ingredient fudge recipes below.

Yummy and FAST – perfect, right?

Some of these easy fudge recipes below use condensed milk, some don’t and instead, use another cheap grocery item (and it’s kind of brilliant!). Each fudge recipe has the ingredients listed below it and an option to print the recipe.

Once you try any of the simple microwave fudge recipes, try it again with other flavors of candy or cookies or frosting – you can come up with the perfect fudge flavor combination that is YOUR signature fudge.

Enjoy!

FAST 2-Minute Microwave Fudge

You can make fudge in only TWO minutes?

Yes! You can! And this is the BEST fudge recipe for beginners – you have got to try it!

3-Ingredient Oreo Fudge

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Just 3 simple ingredients in this super simple Oreo fudge recipe: Print the recipe

These are the only 3 ingredients in this Oreo fudge recipe – amazing and SO delicious!

3-Ingredient Mint Fudge

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For a fun and tasty twist on the same Oreo fudge recipe above, just use the mint Oreo cookies and you’ll have some super simple fudge that tastes just like those Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies!

Don’t like chocolate THAT much, use the vanilla Golden Oreos…. want to really be different? Try the red velvet Oreo Cookies.

Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

Just THREE simple ingredients in this EASY peanut butter cup microwave fudge recipe – and it is SO good!

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3-Ingredient Reese’s Fudge

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Now this easy-peasy 3 ingredient microwave fudge recipe does NOT use condensed milk – it uses a container of ready-made cake frosting instead. Clever, right?

Print the recipe

Pink Frosting Unicorn Fudge

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This needs to be added to our Unicorn Party Ideas page because this 3 ingredient Unicorn Fudge is so cute and perfect for a unicorn-themed birthday party. This super simple fudge is very sweet – but the kids love it! The kids also love to help make it, too!

Print the recipe

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

This super simple peanut butter microwave fudge recipe has exactly THREE ingredients:

powdered sugar,

butter and

peanut butter.

That’s right, NO condensed milk – or any sort of milk.

Just mix it together and throw it in the microwave – easy!

But be careful – this peanut butter fudge is addicting AND it’s a serious crowd-pleaser – so be sure to make enough at your next family party or get-together so no one fights over it!

Print the recipe here

Easy 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge

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If you need an easy Holiday dessert or sweet treat to take to a holiday party, give as homemade Christmas gifts to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc, this 3 ingredient Christmas fudge is exactly what you need. Print the recipe

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Valentine’s Fudge Candy Recipe

This pink Valentine’s Day fudge recipe has only 3 ingredients (including the sprinkles) – it is super simple to make and soooooo good!

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Get the recipe here

Low Calorie Chocolate Banana Fudge Recipe

It’s hard to believe that a simple 3 ingredient fudge could actually be low calorie, let alone GOOD for you, but this Chocolate Banana “Fro Yo” fudge is!

There’s only THREE ingredients to this frozen “fudge” recipe too:

Yogurt, Banana, Cocoa

Yep, that’s it!

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And they are SOOOOOO very good (the kids love ’em too!)

I found the recipe here on Reddit.

Fast Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Here’s one last SUPER simple peanut butter fudge recipe, but it has 4 ingredients and is made WITHOUT condensed milk.

You can click the recipe picture to see more easy Christmas desserts that I make to take to parties (serious crowd-pleasers!)


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  • FAST 2-Minute Microwave Fudge
  • 3-Ingredient Oreo Fudge
  • 3-Ingredient Mint Fudge
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  • 3-Ingredient Reese’s Fudge
  • Pink Frosting Unicorn Fudge
  • Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
  • Easy 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge
  • Valentine’s Fudge Candy Recipe
  • Low Calorie Chocolate Banana Fudge Recipe
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FAQs

Why won't my 3 ingredient condensed milk fudge set? ›

Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

What is the secret to good 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).

Why didn't my microwave fudge harden? ›

Why has my Fudge not set? The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft.

How do you soften fudge in the microwave? ›

Cut the fudge into small pieces around one inch and put it on the plate and place each fudge with the distance in between. Keep a bowl of water inside the microwave along with the fudge to create moisture for the pieces to inhale. Next, microwave the fudge pieces for just 10 seconds.

Can I fix fudge that didn't set? ›

It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. ... If it's overcooked (resulting in grainy fudge) or undercooked (resulting in poor setting) all you really need to do is add a bit of cream, reheat the fudge to the target temperature, and let it set again.

What to do with failed fudge? ›

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares. Cover each square thickly in melted chocolate, ensuring no part of the fudge is exposed.

Why is my microwave fudge sticky? ›

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough.

Why is my microwave fudge grainy? ›

Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer). If your fudge is tough, hard, or grainy, then you may have made one of several mistakes: You may have overcooked it, beaten it too long, or neglected to cool it to the proper temperature.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

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 fix fudge that is too hard? ›

To fix it, put it back into the saucepan and add about 3–4 US tbsp (44–59 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the mixture as you heat it until the sugar in the fudge is melted. Then, stop stirring and let the fudge boil until it reaches 237–239 °F (114–115 °C).

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 keep homemade fudge soft? ›

Wrap your fudge in an air-tight container. Several layers of saran wrap, vacuum seal, Tupperware should all keep the moisture locked in pretty good.

How do you fix condensed milk fudge that is too soft? ›

To fix soft fudge or hard fudge, simply follow these easy steps: Scrape the fudge back into a large saucepan and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Stir the fudge over low heat until it dissolves. Carefully taste the mixture, as the water probably diluted the flavor.

How do you thicken condensed milk fudge? ›

Beat the mixture until it just loses it's shine and becomes very thick (this should take about 5-10 minutes). The longer you beat once it starts to thicken then the more crumbly the final fudge will be. If you like it smooth - beat it only until comes away from the sides of the pan and sticks well to the spoon.

Why is my homemade condensed milk not thickening? ›

If you find that your condensed milk hasn't thickened, that means that the pan was removed from the heat too early. This can be corrected by returning your mixture to a pan and carefully continuing the heating process.

How to harden condensed milk? ›

Remember, that sweetened condensed milk will harden as it cools! Let the milk cool down and then transfer to a jar and keep in the fridge for about two weeks.

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