Description
A quick and rich chocolate pecan fudge that’s perfect for last-minute gifts and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Toast the chopped pecans at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 minutes until fragrant, then cool.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Microwave on medium power for 60–90 seconds, stirring every 20–30 seconds until completely smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and toasted pecans.
- Spread the mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment or foil and press smooth with an offset spatula.
- Refrigerate at 40°F for at least 1 hour to set.
Notes
For a less sweet variation, try swapping half the semisweet chocolate chips for bittersweet. Keep portions reasonable, serving 1-inch squares.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg