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How to Make Chocolate Fudge without Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Learn How to Make Chocolate Fudge without Sweetened Condensed Milk with these 3 easy recipes!  I’ve got a basic one that is easy (but a bit advanced), an easier version, and the easiest version possible!  All are totally delicious.

How to Make Chocolate Fudge (without Sweetened Condensed Milk) -- 3 Options: easy, easier, easiest

What I love about not being stuck with using sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk, is that if you need to make a dairy free fudge or vegan fudge, these recipes totally lend themselves to some easy swaps to fit those dietary needs.  I’m not saying I never make gourmet fudge recipes with these tasty ingredients, but sometimes I just don’t want to be stuck with only one recipe option.

I tried so many different recipes for fudge that didn’t use sweetened condensed milk and I had so many failed attempts  that I knew I had to share the techniques that actually worked and tasted really good!  Make sure to click through to learn how to make chocolate fudge without sweetened condensed milk.  Which method will you try?

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Comments

  1. Casey says

    February 24, 2018 at 5:12 am

    Hello! I can't wait to try this recipe. I was just wondering whether you store it in the fridge or at room temperature, and how long it lasts? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:53 am

      I store it in the fridge. And it will probably last about a week. w-
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      • Casey says

        February 26, 2018 at 7:39 pm

        Thank you!
        Reply
  2. Michelle says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Thankyou, this fudge was good and easy, I followed your instructions but I didnt have coco so I used chocolate chips 1 cup and simmered like you said till it formed soft ball in cold water, delicious!!
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:34 am

      Glad you like it! w-
      Reply
  3. Sara says

    October 26, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    This recipe was a disaster. You say turn down heat and simmer, which is what I did (2 on my stove says simmer) for 10 min and never got the ball to form in cold water. Now I have glorified chocolate syrup for ice cream.
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      November 19, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Sara, simmer refers to a very very low boil and not a temperature on the stove. I'm sorry the recipe didn't work out for you...I'll double check the instructions to make them clearer. w-
      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Wow, I always thought to make a fudge was tough! This is something I can try by myself... Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  5. Charlotte says

    August 11, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Mmmmmmmmmmmm I have recommended this to my nan, I have made it so many times!!!! It is so nice, a and I don't even have to measure it now! Thankyou Thankyou thankyou!!!!!!
    Reply
  6. Kaitlyn says

    June 5, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Can you substitute chocolate chips for the coco?
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    • Wendy O'Neal says

      June 5, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Kaitlyn, which of the 3 recipes are you wanting to use chocolate chips? w-
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      • Kaitlyn says

        June 6, 2017 at 6:33 pm

        I am doing the easy
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  7. Kate in Iowa says

    March 8, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Just made your fudge yesterday, and your easy recipe beats every other recipe for fudge that I have made. Thank you! Your recipe is now my favorite!
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      March 9, 2017 at 9:41 am

      So glad you loved it Kate! w-
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  8. Jane says

    January 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    just finished making a batch of the easy one. It was hard to figure out, as the balls didnt form for me. I just winged it, and waited till it just turned stiff in the cup, and just as i was ready to put it in the tray added about half a cup of coconut........amazing!!!
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      January 30, 2017 at 9:03 am

      So glad you liked it Jane. w-
      Reply
  9. Laurie says

    July 2, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I doubled the easier one and did it on the stove top, around medium low. I added some salt and vanilla and it tastes good to me. I'll stick it in the fridge after it cools some more. Thanks for the recipe not matter how it turns out. I wanted fudge and didn't have any evaporated or condensed milk.
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      July 2, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Can't wait to hear what you think, Laurie. :) -w
      Reply
  10. Lynn says

    May 10, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    The easiest fudge recipe I know is: 2 packs of crème drops, microwaved--add a tsp of butter. Stir. Cut when set.
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    • Wendy O'Neal says

      May 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      I love it! But what are creme drops? w-
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      • Lynn says

        May 12, 2016 at 5:48 am

        Crème drops are an old fashioned (store bought) chocolate candy ball with white candy cream in the middle. You can buy them online. I find them in local stores during Thanksgiving and especially Christmas. They are usually packaged in a paper bag.
        Reply
  11. Alena says

    March 17, 2016 at 11:10 am

    What are you supposed to do with the first two pans?
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      March 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Oh my gosh..I just looked and see that my recipe widget is all messed up. So sorry for the inconvenience. I'm working on getting it fixed right now. Thanks for letting me know. w-
      Reply
  12. Via Patches says

    February 10, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Would it be ok to put in the fridge?
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      February 11, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Of course! :) w-
      Reply
  13. Jessica says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Sounds amazing!!
    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    December 19, 2015 at 10:15 am

    The "easier" one is setting in the fridge as I'm typing this...I've made multiple types of fudge in the past, but some only set partially and turned out like taffy, while others were gritty and weren't smooth and creamy. Crossing my fires that this one works, if not I'm going to continue my hunt for the perfect fudge recipe! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      December 20, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Let me know how it turns out for ya! w-
      Reply
  15. michelle says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    It turned out hard but still an edible fudge, next time I'll read more carefully. In all it did work out well. I used peppermint extract in place of vanilla and it was enjoyable. I remember thinking I'd never make a good fudge but a good thermometer is a game changer :)
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  16. michelle says

    September 27, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Sadly I missed that the butter and vanilla go in together :\ I'm going to continue as per the rest of the directions, so wish me luck...I'm used to butter being melted with everything at the beginning.
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    • Wendy O'Neal says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      How did it turn out for you Michelle?
      Reply
  17. Abbey Taylor says

    September 19, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I tried this recipe and cooked the milk sugar and cocoa for about 20 minutes. It bubbled and bubbled but never reached soft ball stage. I gave up and added the butter and mixed like it said, but it's more of a liquid toffee than a fudge. Why do you think it didn't work out? Thanks :)
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    • Wendy O'Neal says

      October 15, 2015 at 11:39 am

      How strange Abbey, did you make any substitutions or changes to the ingredients?
      Reply
    • Abbey Taylor says

      October 15, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks for your reply, I didn't make any changes to the recipe.
      Reply
  18. Fernando Alanzo says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    goodest fudge i ever seen
    Reply
  19. Chloe Premo says

    April 13, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    In the easier recipe, it says milk of your choice except never tells when to put in the milk. When do you put it in?
    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      June 13, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Ack! Sorry about that...it's updated now. Thanks for letting me know. :)
      Reply
  20. Betsy Barnes says

    December 30, 2014 at 4:22 am

    I love how easy all three recipes are, especially the "easier". I like this one because it goes in the fridge! :)
    Reply
  21. Tammy Woodall says

    December 24, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I'm going to share this recipe with my Mom. It looks like a great easy recipe and looks delicious.
    Reply
  22. shelly peterson says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:51 am

    What an easy fudge recipe, will have to try this out.
    Reply
  23. Tammy Horn says

    December 21, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I love making fudge. The first few times I tried, I failed miserably. Took me many attempts and different recipe's to finally succeed. I love this recipe not using condensed milk, definitely going to bookmark this and try it next weekend.
    Reply
  24. s.w. says

    December 20, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    We love fudge in our home! Sometimes we need simple recipes and great that you have them in a categories of skill levels.
    Reply
  25. Maria Iemma says

    December 20, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I never knew you could make fudge without condensed milk. I am very interested in making this recipe.
    Reply
  26. Julie Wood says

    December 19, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I love making fudge every year and this one without sweetened condensed milk looks easy and delicious. I will have to try this one for the Holidays!
    Reply

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