Here’s how to make 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge that is decadent and delicious. This holiday recipe makes a wonderful edible gift. This recipe can be made dairy-free and vegan using coconut milk condensed milk.

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Homemade Chocolate Fudge

It doesn’t get easier than 2-ingredient recipes using simple ingredients!

I have a secret for you: chocolate fudge doesn’t have to be complicated. This easy recipe is everything you want in a piece of fudge, but without a long list of ingredients.

Chocolate chips and sweetened condensed coconut milk are melted together and then poured into a baking dish and chilled. You can also use regular condensed milk if you aren’t on a vegan or dairy-free diet.

Rich and chewy, this simple clean eating fudge recipe is indulgent and delicious. Although I love to make this recipe for the holidays, it’s a great no-bake recipe for the warmer months too.

This 2 ingredient fudge recipe is so simple you can easily let your kiddos help too! They can do the pouring, stirring, and smoothing.

2-Ingredient Fudge Benefits

  • Easy is the name of the game! You only need two ingredients and no fancy equipment or candy thermometers.
  • This simple fudge recipe can be made vegan and dairy-free using coconut condensed milk as opposed to regular dairy-based sweetened condensed milk.
  • Homemade fudge makes a thoughtful edible gift. You can have this simple recipe prepped in less than 20 minutes. I love easy dessert recipes like this!

Ingredients

ingredients for 2-ingredient dairy-free fudge.
  • Sweetened condensed coconut milk – It has the same sweet and thick texture of regular condensed milk, only it’s made with coconut milk, coconut cream, and sugar instead of milk. If you’re not vegan, you can use regular sweetened condensed milk in its place. Look for condensed coconut milk in the baking section of most grocery stores. Or you can buy it online.
  • Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips – If you like fudge to be sweeter, use semisweet chocolate chips. If you prefer it to be dark and rich, use dark chocolate chips. Be sure the chips are dairy-free if you are making a vegan version of this traditional fudge. The better quality chocolate chips you buy, the better your fudge will taste! You can also use white chocolate chips if you want to make a white chocolate fudge.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact measurements.

Recipe Steps

Let me show you exactly how to make this easy fudge recipe perfect for the holiday season.

how to make easy fudge.

Step One

Spray the inside of an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. This will keep the fudge from sticking to the dish. Set aside. You can also use parchment paper to line the dish, but you don’t have to.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

In a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and condensed milk.

Use the double boiler to melt the ingredients together or microwave the mixture in 40-second intervals, stirring the melted chocolate between each session.

Step Three

Pour the fudge mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.

Step Four

Place the chocolate fudge into the refrigerator to set for 2 hours. To speed up the process, place it in the freezer for 1 hour.

Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into squares on a cutting board to serve chilled or at room temperature.

I hope you agree that this is one of your favorite treats! It’s the easiest fudge I’ve ever made and is perfect when you have little time during this busy time of year.

2-ingredient dairy-free chocolate fudge in baking dish.

Recipe Tips

  • Look for dairy-free coconut condensed milk in the baking aisle of your local grocery store. You can also find it online. If you aren’t on a dairy-free diet, just use regular condensed dairy milk (be sure to use the sweetened version).
  • If you use semi-sweet chocolate chips, the fudge will be very sweet; if you use dark chocolate chips, the fudge will be less sweet.
  • Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you are on a dairy-free or vegan diet. You may also like this recipe for Keto Fudge!
  • Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or, you can freeze your fudge in a ziptop bag for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before serving.
  • You can add sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, pretzels, or M&M’s on top of the fudge for a fun twist.
a stack of vegan fudge.

Recipe FAQs

Is dark chocolate vegan?

The short answer is it depends on the brand. High-quality dark chocolate is more likely to be vegan than semi-sweet chocolate but you can easily find vegan brands.

Enjoy Life Brand sells vegan chocolate chips. Nestle Toll House has also released an allergen-free version of their semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Can I make a peanut butter version?

Yes, to make peanut butter fudge, melt 1/4 cup of natural peanut butter and stir it into your chocolate mixture before chilling. You can increase the peanut butter up to 1 cup and reduce the chocolate chips by 1 cup if you want a stronger peanut butter flavor.

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Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge (2-Ingredients)

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Here’s how to make 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge that is decadent and delicious. This holiday recipe makes a wonderful edible gift. This recipe can be made dairy-free and vegan.

  • Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 11ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk (use regular dairy-based condensed milk if you aren’t on a dairy-free or vegan diet)
  • 3 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Spray the inside of a 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Then, in a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the condensed milk and chocolate chips.
  3. Use the double boiler to melt the chocolate with the condensed milk, or microwave the mixture in 40-second increments until melted, stirring between each session.
  4. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set. You can also place it in the freezer for one hour if you want it to be done faster.
  6. Use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into squares to serve.

Notes

  1. Look for dairy-free coconut condensed milk in the baking aisle of your local grocery store. You can also find it online.
  2. If you use semi-sweet chocolate chips, the fudge will be very sweet; if you use dark chocolate chips, the fudge will be less sweet.
  3. Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you are on a dairy-free or vegan diet.
  4. Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Or, you can freeze your fudge in a ziptop bag for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 267
  • Sugar: 33.6 g
  • Sodium: 22.5 mg
  • Fat: 13.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg

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