Easy Marshmallow Swirl Fudge
A quick and easy homemade fudge recipe featuring rich chocolate and soft marshmallow swirls, perfect for last-minute sweet treats and crowd-pleasing desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (~50g) mini marshmallows
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending over the sides for easy lifting.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and softened butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy (about 1.5 to 2 minutes). Alternatively, melt over a double boiler, stirring gently.
- Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows, being careful not to over-stir to preserve the swirl effect.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly, keeping marshmallow swirls visible.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. For quicker setting, freeze for 1 hour but avoid freezing solid.
- Lift fudge out using parchment edges, place on a cutting board, and slice into small squares. Warm the knife with hot water and dry it before each cut for cleaner edges.
Notes
Use a light hand when folding in marshmallows to keep the swirl effect. Refrigerate fudge overnight for best flavor and texture. Warm knife before slicing for clean cuts. Mini marshmallows work best for swirl effect. For dairy-free version, use coconut condensed milk, dairy-free chocolate chips, and vegan marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-inch square
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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