Fantasy Fudge is a recipe that originally appeared on the back of a jar of Marshmallow Creme. This is an easy microwave version of that same recipe.
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make, creamy and delicious chocolate fudge recipe, then this is the recipe to try. Follow the directions for making this in your microwave, and you will have perfect fudge in a matter of minutes. There are instructions for making this on the stove included in the recipe too. This fudge is so wonderful that it made my list of the 25 Best Fudge Recipes. Chocolate fudge is the best chocolate candy!
Ingredients needed:
- salted butter
- granulated white sugar
- evaporated milk
- semi sweet chocolate chips
- jar of marshmallow creme
- vanilla extract
How to make Fantasy Fudge:
It’s so easy to make fantasy fudge. The complete, printable instructions are at the end of this post. Fudge always turns out best if you use a candy thermometer, so be sure to have one on hand before you begin. You will also need a glass bowl.
- Microwave butter until it has melted. Then whisk in sugar and milk. Microwave this mixture on high for 3 minutes; stir, and then microwave on high for 2 more minutes. Mix again, and microwave for an additional 3 minutes. Now measure the temperature. You’re looking for the mixture to be 234 degrees. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes more (until that temperature has been reached).
- Add the chocolate chips. Stir vigorously until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until you no longer see any white streaks.
- The mixture should be creamy and smooth!
Spray a 9×9-inch square pan with nonstick spray. Scrape the fantasy fudge into the pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula to make it even.
Give the fudge about an hour to cool and solidify. Then it’s time to cut it into pieces. Here you see the fudge cut into 16 pieces. These are pretty large pieces of fudge. Since fudge is so rich, it’s okay to cut them into smaller pieces. You can cut it into 36 pieces, if you’d like.
Can you make Fantasy Fudge on the stove?
Yes! Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. This should take around 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in the chocolate until melted. Then mix in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Scrape into a pan and cut in the same manner as the microwave version.
Fantasy fudge is a wonderful recipe for gifting. Store it in covered containers, and it will keep for about a week at room temperature. Enjoy!
Fantasy Fudge
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks) salted butter
- 3 cups granulated white sugar
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- One 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In large glass bowl, microwave the butter until it has melted. Add the sugar and milk; whisk together well.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then stir, then microwave on high 2 minutes more.
- Mix well; scraping the sides of the bowl. Microwave on high for 3 more minutes, then stir and measure temp. You're looking for it to reach 234 degrees F. Microwave for 1 to 2 more minutes until 234 degrees is reached.
- Remove from the microwave and add the chocolate chips. Stir vigorously until melted and smooth. Add the marshmallow creme and the vanilla extract; mix well until you no longer see any white streaks. Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan, or 13x9-inch baking pan (depending on how thick you would like your fudge)- I used 9x9-inch for the photo.
- Cool completely at room temperature. Cut into squares.
Notes
- *If you are a nut-family, by all means add in 1 cup chopped walnuts!
- *Keep fudge in a covered container. It should keep for a week or two when stored well.
- *This recipe is gluten-free adaptable. Just be sure to use a brand of chocolate chips that is known to be GF.
- *To make this fudge on the stove instead: Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. This should take around 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in the chocolate until melted. Then mix in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Scrape into a pan and cut in the same manner as the microwave version.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Best fudge ever and quick and easy to make
Can u use marshmellows if u dont have marshmelliw creme? And what would the measurement b?
I have not tried using marshmallows, so not sure.
I would not make this recipe in the microwave, warning three minute increments your ball will boil over and you’ll have butter and sugar everywhere. Better on the stove top
I’ve made this a ton of times in the microwave as a kid – if your microwave is the correct wattage it won’t boil over – if it is a higher wattage you have to adjust (when grandma got a new higher wattage machine we just watched it, when it started to bubble and look close to boiling over we’d stir it then instead of the 3 minute mark)
This is the recipe that I have made over the last 35 years and I love it. And of course I cook it in my microwave oven according to the directions on the marshmallow cream jar.. They removed the microwave instructions on the jar for awhile, and so I called them and asked why.? They told me that not many people have microwave ovens. So, I said I guess you are not from California and asked them to put it back and they did. Thanks for posting it however.
The recipe is no longer on back of Kraft Marshmallow creme jar – so glad I found this. Thank you.
oh good!!
By the way this is an excellent recipe my husbands grandmother used it for years…. I didn’t find that out till after I made it and everyone asked me about it. The only difference is she did it stovetop which I’ll probably do from now on.
How long does it take to set?
An hour or so?
I have been making this recipe for 30+ years. My mother had a hand written copy of this in her oldest recipe book. It is a wonderfully quick and easy way to make a ton of fudge, and a great way to get the kids involved. I know it worked for me and my son.
i cant find marshmellow fluff anywhere!!!!HElP!!
It’s sold in the baking aisle- called either Marshmallow Fluff or Marshmallow Creme. Ask the store manager if you can’t find it- it’s always stocked!
Julia I’ve been making this recipe for years and yes you can use marshmallows you can use any size marshmallow but small ones work better than the big ones it just takes a little longer for the big ones to melt down but it works just the same as marshmallow fluff and I’m fixing to make a batch right now
Great recipie! Thanks so much! Do you know if I could use marshmallow fluff in place of marshmallow creme!?
Yes, they are the same thing.