3 Ingredient Fudge

This easy 3 ingredient fudge recipe is chocolate decadence. Made with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate and marshmallow fluff, it is a Christmas staple. It also makes a great gift!

Christmas is all about the treats, am I right? Whether you’re baking some molasses cookies. Popping some Christmas Popcorn or making some Mint Oreo Truffles, Christmas season is also sweets season.

Around here it is just not officially Christmas until I’ve made this 3 Ingredient Fudge. It’s rich. It’s decadent. It is a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation in my family. And it also happens to be ridiculously easy to make. I mean with a title like “3-Ingredient Fudge” how could it not be? You don’t even need a candy thermometer!

Let’s talk about what you need to make it.

3 Ingredient Fudge Ingredients:  

• SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK: This is milk that has been reduced so that 60% of the water has been removed. And then sugar is added. It is going to add a creamy sweetness to the fudge.
• CHOCOLATE CHIPS: My family traditionally uses semi-sweet chocolate chips but this is also great with dark chocolate chips if you prefer. Skip the milk chocolate as it will be too sweet with the sweetened condensed milk.
• MARSHMALLOW FLUFF/CREME: Marshmallow fluff and Marshmallow Creme are essentially the same thing. They are both creamy and smooth. It gives the fudge a chewy texture and it is just not the same without. Don’t omit it! It is important to use marshmallow cream, and not melted marshmallows in this recipe. Marshmallows have gelatin in them so even when melted, they won’t stay soft and creamy like marshmallow fluff.
• OPTIONAL: Adding sprinkles/colored sugar crystals would technically make this 4 ingredient fudge but they are optional! I tend to add them during the holiday season to make the fudge more festive.

Step by Step Photos and Instructions: 

The hardest part about making this fudge is the waiting. While it only takes about 5 minutes to cook, you do have to wait for it to harden in the refrigerator . That part takes about three hours. 

• Step #1: Heat Sweetened Condensed Milk in a small pot over medium-low heat until thinned. About 2 minutes.
• Step #2: Add in the chocolate chips. Stir until they are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Step #3: Once the chocolate is melted, stir in a heaping tablespoon of marshmallow fluff. Mix until smooth.
• Step #4: Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch pan lined with parchment paper and spread using a spatula. Sprinkle with sugar crystals or sprinkles (if desired!) Refrigerate until firm. Then cut into pieces.

Storage and Leftovers:

You can keep this fudge stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also store it at room temperature. If you do keep it at room temperature it will be much softer. I prefer to keep it refrigerated. 

Like I said, it is just not Christmas around here with out this Easy 3 Ingredient Fudge. It was a big part of my childhood Christmases. It is a part of our children’s Christmas memories too. And now that I’ve shared it with you, I hope it can be a part of yours.

Looking for more Christmas treats? Try these:

Mint M&M Cookie Bars are a classic cookie bar with a holiday twist!

Classic No-Bake Cookies were always a must make each Christmas too!

Try Peppermint Brownie Cookies for a minty, chocolaty bite!

Note: This was originally published in 2016. It was updated in 2022 with new photos and step by step instructions.