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Do you want to know how to make the best fudge? It’s so easy to make and perfect for holiday treats or sweet gifts! You will fall in love with this easy 2-ingredient vanilla fudge recipe. All you need is some sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips to whip up the best vanilla fudge you ever tried! If you’re looking for something sweet to create for the holidays or you simply want to try something new, this easy vanilla fudge recipe never disappoints.

Blocks of vanilla fudge arranged on a wooden board with some white chocolate chips scattered around.

The combination of sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips results in the most delicious vanilla fudge recipe. It’s so simple to make fudge this way.

Got a sweet tooth? You might also like caramel fudge, chocolate hazelnut torrone, puff pastry waffles, or homemade chocolate truffles.

A stack of pieces of a vanilla fudge recipe. In the backdrop, a striped cloth and blurred jar add to the cozy, sweet ambiance.

Why You’ll Love It

Sweet and delicious: Vanilla fudge is known for its sweet taste and soft texture. The sweet milk and white chocolate flavors in this fudge are so good.
Simple to make: Forget complicated equipment like candy thermometers or bubbling pans of red hot liquid on the stove. This recipe is super-simple to make.
Fudge is versatile: Enjoy old-fashioned vanilla fudge for dessert or as a treat, or make it as a gift for friends and family.

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Homemade Vanilla Fudge Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Sweetened condensed milk: The main ingredient in this vanilla fudge recipe. Don’t use evaporated milk – that’s very different.
White chocolate chips: The chocolate flavor is so good with the sweet and creamy condensed milk.

A can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, a bowl of white chocolate chips, and a wooden spoon rest on a striped cloth atop a marble surface, ready to craft a delightful vanilla fudge recipe.

How to Make Easy Vanilla Fudge

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Melt the chocolate chips: Put the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for a minute.
Add the sweetened condensed milk: Stir with a wooden spoon and microwave until smooth.
Transfer into a baking dish: Pour the fudge mixture into a wax paper or parchment paper lined baking dish.
Chill the vanilla fudge recipe: Chill for several hours until set and then cut into squares to serve.

Several square pieces of old fashioned vanilla fudge arranged on a wooden board with white chocolate chips scattered around.

Substitutions and Variations

More vanilla: Add half a teaspoon of vanilla paste or a few drops of vanilla extract for a stronger vanilla flavor.
Dark or milk chocolate: Swap the white chocolate chips for milk or dark chocolate chips for a different result.
Optional add-ins: Finely chopped walnuts or almonds are nice mix ins for fudge for a crunchy texture, or you could add some finely chopped dried fruit.

A stack of three old fashioned vanilla fudge pieces sits on a wooden surface, with small white chocolate chips scattered around.

Serving Suggestions

For dessert: Serve up a square or two of fudge after dinner. Whether you’re making chicken with roasted acorn squash or pork chops, fudge always makes a satisfying after-dinner treat.
As a sweet snack: Fudge is rich so you’ll only want to serve a square or two. It goes well with frozen mint lemonade, a mango smoothie or any other beverage you like.
To pair with other desserts: Enjoy fudge crumbled over your preferred ice cream or sundae dessert.

Blocks of grandma's homemade vanilla fudge rest on a wooden board.

How to Store Homemade Vanilla Fudge

Store: Keep homemade vanilla fudge in an airtight container at a cool room temperature or in the refrigerator and eat within a week.
Freeze: You can freeze the fudge 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for a couple of hours.

Stacked grandma's vanilla fudge pieces and scattered white chocolate chips on a wooden board.

Top Tips

Don’t overcook the chocolate chips: The chocolate chips will get clumpy and hard if you cook them too much.
You need the parchment paper: Don’t swap the parchment paper for nonstick cooking spray. The fudge will stick to the baking dish and break up.
Use canned and bagged ingredients: Either use a can of sweetened condensed milk and a bag of white chocolate chips or weigh them. If you use too much chocolate, the fudge will be hard. If you don’t use enough, it won’t set properly.

Close-up of stacked vanilla fudge pieces with a bite taken out of the top piece.

Old Fashioned Vanilla Fudge FAQs

Is there something else I can use instead of sweetened condensed milk?

Yes, use a 16-ounce can of vanilla frosting. You’ll still get the most delicious and perfect fudge as a result!

Can I add sprinkles on top to make it fancy?

Sure! Add them before the fudge sets so you can gently press them in and make sure they stick.

Can I use a double boiler method instead of a microwave?

Sure, you can melt the chocolate chips and mix in the sweetened condensed milk using a double boiler if you have one. This takes just a few minutes longer than the microwave method.

Square pieces of vanilla fudge on a wooden board, with a striped cloth adding a touch of homely charm in the background.

Grandma’s Vanilla Fudge Recipe

A pile of square pieces of vanilla fudge is stacked on a wooden surface, surrounded by scattered white chocolate chips. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible in the background.
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5 from 2 votes

Vanilla Fudge Recipe

By: Bella Bucchiotti
The combination of sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips results in the most delicious vanilla fudge recipe. It’s so simple to make fudge this way.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 7 minutes
Servings: 16 squares

Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl in the microwave for 60 seconds and stir. They won’t all be melted, which is fine.
  • Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and microwave for another minute or until smooth, stirring well to combine.
  • Pour this fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it out and flatten it.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set and then cut into 1-inch squares.

Notes

Don’t overcook the chocolate chips: The chocolate chips will get clumpy and hard if you cook them too much.
You need the parchment paper: Don’t swap the parchment paper for nonstick cooking spray. The fudge will stick to the baking dish and break up.
Use canned and bagged ingredients: Either use a can of sweetened condensed milk and a bag of white chocolate chips or weigh them. If you use too much chocolate, the fudge will be hard. If you don’t use enough, it won’t set properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Homemade fudge is such a special treat. It’s surprising how delicious of a treat you can make with some sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate bars or chips, adding a splash of vanilla to fortify that gorgeous vanilla flavor.

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 2 votes

2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    So simple and so good! Perfect for holiday gifts—everyone in my family who tried it loved how creamy it was.

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