30 November 2025
No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bars—5-Minute Holiday Treat
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4.7(3 ratings)
Silky, truffle-like chocolate fudge with condensed milk—stir, chill, slice. Add walnuts and cherries for festive crunch. Perfect for gifts or selling.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
5 min
Total time
1 hr 30 min
Servings
16
Chef's Tips
Keep heat low—overheating chocolate can seize.
Line the pan fully so you can lift the slab out cleanly.
For cleaner slices, warm the knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
Swap mix-ins: roasted peanuts, almonds, or glacé fruits all work.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Servings
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Base Fudge
Mix-Ins (Optional)
Finish
Instructions
Prep Pan
- 1
Line a loaf pan with parchment or cling film, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Cook Fudge
- 1
Add condensed milk to a saucepan over low heat; tip in chocolate.
- 2
Stir gently until fully melted and smooth, keeping heat low.
- 3
Fold in walnuts and cherries, if using.
Set & Finish
- 1
Scrape mixture into the lined pan and level the top.
- 2
Chill until set, 1–2 hours, then lift out and peel off the lining.
- 3
Dust with cocoa, slice into 16 bars, and serve or gift.
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🎄 No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bars
🎄 No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Bars
Looking for a last-minute holiday treat? This silky, truffle-like chocolate fudge takes just minutes to prep—no oven, no stress. Perfect for edible gifts, bake sales, or just stashing in the fridge for midnight cravings.
You only need two base ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and dark chocolate. Fold in walnuts and cherries for festive flair, chill, slice, and done!
🧂 Ingredients
Base Fudge
- 340g (2 cups) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
use any baking chocolate, ~55–70% cocoa - 397g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
Mix-ins (optional)
- 100g (1 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 150g (1 cup) maraschino or glacé cherries, chopped
Finish
- 10g (2 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
🍫 Instructions
Prep Pan
- Line a loaf pan (8x4in / 20x10cm) with parchment or cling film, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Cook Fudge
- Add condensed milk to a saucepan over low heat. Tip in the chocolate.
- Stir gently until fully melted and smooth—keep the heat low to avoid seizing.
- Fold in walnuts and cherries if using.
Set & Finish
- Scrape the mixture into your lined pan and smooth the top.
- Chill until firm, about 1–2 hours.
- Lift out the slab, peel off the lining, and dust with cocoa.
- Slice into 16 bars. Enjoy chilled or gift-wrapped!
💡 Tips
- Keep heat very low—chocolate can seize quickly.
- Use a fully lined pan so the slab lifts out cleanly.
- For neat bars, warm your knife in hot water, dry it, and wipe between slices.
- Mix it up with roasted peanuts, almonds, or dried cranberries.
❓ FAQ
Can I use milk or white chocolate?
Yes—just reduce mix-ins slightly. Milk and white chocolate are softer when set, so chill completely before slicing.
How long does it keep?
Up to 7 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Or freeze for 2–3 months and thaw in the fridge.
Why did my chocolate seize?
Chocolate hates water and high heat. Keep it dry, stir gently, and melt it slowly over low heat.
🔍 Nutrition (per bar)
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 14g (7g saturated)
- Carbs: 27g
- Sugar: 24g
- Protein: 4g
- Fibre: 2g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 recipe)
Calories 24012%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 14g20%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 35mg
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 24g27%
Protein 4g8%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
FAQs
Can I use milk or white chocolate?
Yes—reduce added mix-ins slightly as sweeter chocolate firms a bit softer. Chill fully before slicing.
How long does it keep?
Up to 7 days refrigerated in an airtight container; 2–3 months frozen. Bring to cool room temp before serving.
Why did my chocolate seize?
High heat or water contact can clump chocolate. Keep heat low, stir gently, and avoid moisture.
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Kaye
· 12 Nov 2025Super dali gawin—perfect pang-regalo! Nag-add ako ng almonds, ang sarap.
Anne
· 12 Nov 2025Truffle vibes talaga after cocoa dusting. Not too sweet—just right with dark chocolate.
Marco
· 11 Nov 2025Ginawa ko kagabi, set na by morning. Next time dried cranberries naman.
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