Fudge is such a delicious and indulgent treat and if you haven't made it yourself before, you are going to be asking yourself why not! This Slow Cooker Chocolate fudge couldn't be easier, as it's so simple to make and there are so many variations of it that you can have it a different way every time.
Having a big batch of homemade chocolate fudge in your fridge is what dreams are made of. This slow cooker version is the best way to make it in my opinion and it makes a great gift too. Keep it plain, or add your favourite chocolate bar chopped up as a topping. We have lots of suggestions of ways you can make this slow cooker fudge.
This isn't traditional sweet shop type fudge, as the slow cooker doesn't get to the high temperature needed to make that. Instead, this is delicious chocolate fudge!
Why should you try it?
✔ A delicious and indulgent treat
✔ So simple, as it is made in the slow cooker
✔ Makes a great gift, or perfect for a bake sale
✔ Lots of different topping ideas, so you can have it a different way every time
How To Make Chocolate Fudge - step by step:
One: Put all of the ingredients in the slow cooker. With the lid off, on low, stir every 15 minutes.
Two: When the first crust forms (this will be like a skin on the top of you mixture) stir it really well and then repeat until your second crust forms. After the second crust has formed, it's ready to pour in to your tray or mould. This will take around an hour and a half.
Three: Refrigerate until firm, overnight is best. You can also place it in the freezer if you need it to set faster.
What Chocolate To Use?
You have lots of options here - milk chocolate, white chocolate or dark chocolate. The only thing we wouldn't recommend using is cooking chocolate as it has different fat and cocoa solid, so ends up producing an oil, which isn't what you want.
We personally find that the cheap, supermarket own brand chocolate, is what works best for making slow cooker chocolate fudge.
Quick tip: If you are going to use white chocolate, then use 600g instead of 500g because it doesn't have the same amount of cocoa solids as milk chocolate.
What Can I Stir In or Top The Fudge With
We have provided you with the basic recipe for the fudge, which is amazing just as it is, but there are so many things that you can add to it.
Raisins are a really easy one to mix in to the fudge mixture, with a tiny splash of rum if you want to go the rum and raisin route. You can also stir in some chopped nuts (this is all done after the second crust and before pouring it in to the moulds). Be careful not to add too much filling, as you don't want to make it too wet and have trouble setting.
Our favourite way to get creative with this recipe is to take our favourite chocolate bar, chop it up and then sprinkle it on top of the fudge mixture before serving.
Adding Alcohol
I mean, who doesn't love a boozy treat! Boozy fudge is amazing and it's great if you are making this for a gift. But, it isn't that simple. You don't want to add too much, because adding liquid can be tricky in terms of the fudge setting.
I would recommend adding a tiny bit on your first go and then maybe adding a bit more next time if it worked well. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it out.
What booze works? Amaretto, rum, brandy, salted caramel liqueur and Irish cream all work well.
What To Set The Fudge In
We used a metal baking dish that had been lined with baking paper. However, you could use fudge moulds and then once it is set you can just pop the individual pieces out.
How Long Does It Takes To Set?
You need to put it in the fridge (or freezer if you want to speed things up) for around 5 hours to set, however over night is best.
What To Do If Your Fudge Doesn't Set
One of the most common reasons fudge doesn't set is because you didn't use the correct amount of chocolate. Pay attention to the block sizes, as some companies are quite sneaky and have reduced the amount of chocolate in a bar.
If it hasn't set, simple return it to the slow cooker and remelt and add a little more chocolate.
What To Do If Your Fudge Is Oily?
If your fudge looks really oily on top when it is in the slow cooker, don't worry! Just dab all the oil off with some paper towel and then stir it really, really well and it will come back together just fine.
How To Store Fudge
Although it is tempting to eat the whole batch all in one go, try to resist as it's go good to have some stored away for what a chocolate fudge craving hits.
Store your fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Want to try some other dessert recipes? How about these:
Honey Baked Bananas
Cinnamon Flapjacks
Healthy Banana Bread
No Bake Brownies
Coconut Rice Pudding
Chocolate Bread Pudding
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Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 500 g milk chocolate
- 397 g condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in the slow cooker. With the lid off, on low, stir every 15 minutes.
- When the first crust forms (this will be like a skin on the top of you mixture) stir it really well and then repeat until your second crust forms. After the second crust has formed, it's ready to pour in to your tray or mould. This will take around an hour and a half.
- Refrigerate until firm, overnight is best, you can also place it in the freezer if you need it to set faster.
Lauren
This is such a great idea for making a big batch of fudge for a party or to divvy up into treat baskets as a gift. Can't wait to try.
Kelly Anthony
This easy slow cooker chocolate fudge will make the perfect gifts for any holiday. My girls' teachers will love getting these special little treats.
Morgan
I love the idea of making fudge in the slow cooker. Great for big batches and so hands-off.
pam
I had absolutely no idea you could make fudge in a slow cooker! Pinning this to my slow cooker Pinterest board now.