If you’re looking for a fudge snack that you can easily make at home, try my fudge recipe which only requires a few basic pantry ingredients. It doesn’t require sweetened condensed milk as many fudge recipes do, but it’s just as delicious!
What is Condensed Milk? How is the fudge made without it?
Condensed milk is cow’s milk from which water has been removed. It’s also sweetened with added sugar and is often used in traditional fudge recipes because it’s thick and sweet. However, not everyone has condensed milk in their pantry. So, if you want to make fudge on a whim, you need to improvise with some basic ingredients that you likely already have on hand. This is where my recipe comes in handy!
Melting the butter and chocolate in the microwave is the easiest way to create this fudge without condensed milk. But, this can also be done on a stovetop by melting and constantly stirring until combined.
However, keep in mind that evaporated milk is completely different and shouldn’t be used as a substitute.
Main Ingredients For Fudge Without Condensed Milk Recipe
- Chocolate – your choice of dark chocolate or chocolate chips!
- Butter – I used non-dairy.
- Milk – I used almond milk.
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Tips When Making This Fudge Without Condensed Milk Recipe
- Chocolate: I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate or darker. I used 70% dark chocolate for this fudge recipe and had delicious results. The additional powdered sugar contributes quite a bit of sweetness to this recipe, therefore to avoid fudge that’s too sweet, use a dark chocolate which contains less sugar.
- Milk: I used almond milk but regular milk works fine too. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try chocolate milk!
Storage
Store this fudge in the fridge for best results! If left at room temperature, the fudge runs the risk of melting (especially in warmer climates). I actually prefer to store my fudge in the freezer in the summertime, it’s still soft enough to sink my teeth into – but perfectly firm, cold, and just SO delicious!
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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! This dairy-free fudge recipe is a game-changer. It’s quick, easy, and the end product is a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate delight. It’s hard to believe it’s dairy-free! Perfect for anyone looking for a guilt-free treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
The Real Person!
Thanks so much for your review, I’m so happy you loved it!
Could I substitute oat milk for almond milk? Will it have any drastic changes?
The Real Person!
You certainly can! There will be no changes to the recipe or outcome. Enjoy!
The Real Person!
How can I make just regular brown sugar fudge no chocolate?