Too-Easy Fudge (2 Ingredients) Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
🥣 Yield: 1 square pan
🍬 Recipe Category: Candy
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Kid Friendly, Sweet, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
Description:
This incredibly simple fudge recipe, discovered in Pampered Chef’s Spring 2003 Season’s Best, is a delightful treat that requires only two ingredients. You have the flexibility to experiment with different flavors of icing or chips, allowing your creativity to shine. The combination of vanilla icing and white chocolate chips, as suggested by a bridal shower consultant, delivers a scrumptious result that will leave you craving for more. The cook time doubles as cool time, ensuring your fudge reaches the perfect texture.
Ingredients:
- 1 container of vanilla icing
- 1 package of white chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather your vanilla icing and white chocolate chips.
- Microwave Mixture: Place both ingredients in a glass measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 40-60 seconds, stirring at 20-second intervals. Note that the chips may not be completely melted at this stage. Continue stirring until the chips are melted, and the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
- Method 1: Square Pan Fudge
- Line Pan: Pour the melted mixture into an 8 x 8 square pan lined with parchment paper.
- Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle nuts, mini marshmallows, or chocolate chips on top for added flavor and texture.
- Cool: Place the pan in the fridge and allow it to cool for 30-60 minutes or until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, cut the fudge into squares and serve.
- Method 2: Rosette Fudge
- Cool Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, reaching approximately 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer to Piping Bag: Transfer the cooled mixture to an icing bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe Rosettes: Pipe small rosettes onto a cooled surface, such as a cutting board.
- Cool Further: Allow the piped fudge to cool for 5-10 minutes before proceeding with the remaining batter.
- Serve or Chill: Once cooled, you can either serve the fudge immediately or chill it for later enjoyment.
- Enjoy: This recipe yields approximately 90 delicious pieces of fudge, perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in your own sweet cravings.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3404.3
- Fat: 168.9g
- Saturated Fat: 80.8g
- Cholesterol: 69.5mg
- Sodium: 1062.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 464g
- Fiber: 14.3g
- Sugar: 415.4g
- Protein: 28.1g
Tips and Variations:
- Experiment with Flavors: Get creative with your fudge by trying different flavors of icing and chips. From classic combinations like milk chocolate and peanut butter to unique twists like mint icing with dark chocolate chips, the possibilities are endless.
- Customize Toppings: Customize your fudge by adding your favorite toppings before cooling. Try chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, or even a drizzle of caramel or melted chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.
- Gift Idea: Package your homemade fudge in decorative boxes or bags tied with ribbon for a thoughtful and delicious gift. It’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion.
- Storage: Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze the fudge for longer storage, ensuring you always have a sweet treat on hand.
