Best Ever Fantasy Fudge

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Fantasy Fudge is the creamiest, dreamiest most delicious classic fudge recipe. The fudge just melts in your mouth and is so easy to make with no thermometer required!

I love fudge this time of year. Be sure to also try some of our other favorites on the blog Reese’s Fudge, Caramel Cashew Chocolate Fudge, or even this German Chocolate Fudge!

Fantasy fudge cut into pieces garnished with walnuts.

Fantasy Fudge

 We had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I am one of those people who refuse to even think about Christmas until Thanksgiving is actually over. We enjoyed a great meal with family and friends and then when Friday hit, it was time to Christmas #allthethings. We started jamming out to the Christmas music and put the tree up. I changed all of my scents from pumpkin spice to cinnamon and pine. We are officially ready for Christmas to come. I absolutely love this time of year! Bring on the baking and the fudge making!

I needed a good base fudge recipe. So I did a lot of research and found the perfect one. This fantasy fudge is the easiest to make. It doesn’t require a thermometer and it is literally the creamiest and best fudge I have ever had!

How do you make fantasy fudge?

  • Line a 9 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. This makes it easy to remove and cut into squares.
  • Mix sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a large sauce pan over medium heat stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring the mixture to a full boil stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add marshmallow creme, walnuts and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan and let cool.

Fantasy fudgeStacked on top of each other with walnuts garnished over top and on the black countertop.

Why is it called fantasy fudge?

It is a classic recipe that originated from the back of a marshmallow creme jar. This recipe has been made for decades and is referred to as fantasy fudge.

How long will fantasy fudge keep?

There really is no set shelf life for fudge. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container at room temperature and it should last for about one to two weeks. If you refrigerate it, it can extend its shelf life to two to three weeks.

Fantasy fudge cut into 1 inch pieces garnished with walnuts over top sitting on a black countertop

Do I need a thermometer for this fudge?

You can make this fudge without a thermometer. You bring the mixture to a full rolling boil stirring constantly for four minutes. However you can use a thermometer if you would like and cook it until it reaches 234 degrees.

Looking for more delicious fudge recipes? Here you go!

 

Fantasy fudgeWith the long strip next to it has cut up 1 inch pieces of fudge with walnuts chopped over top and a black countertop.

 

Best Ever Fantasy Fudge

5 from 7 votes
Fantasy Fudge is the creamiest, dreamiest most delicious classic fudge recipe.  The fudge just melts in your mouth and is so easy to make with no thermometer required!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Mix sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a large sauce pan over medium heat stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring the mixture to a full boil stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add marshmallow creme, walnuts and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan and let cool.

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Nutrition

Serves: 12

Calories380kcal (19%)Carbohydrates53g (18%)Protein3g (6%)Fat19g (29%)Saturated Fat9g (45%)Cholesterol35mg (12%)Sodium117mg (5%)Potassium89mg (3%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar52g (58%)Vitamin A389IU (8%)Vitamin C1mg (1%)Calcium50mg (5%)Iron1mg (6%)

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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I am Alyssa and the blogger behind The Recipe Critic. I started my blog in June of 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family.

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  1. 5 stars
    I was so thankful I came across this recipe. It was a breeze to make and it came out spectacular. My house smells so amazing.

  2. 5 stars
    This recipe and the fudge is PERFECT. It was a big hit at our home and lasted only 2 days. Creamy and melts in your mouth!!

  3. 5 stars
    This was really a great recipe. I have been making microwave quick methods for years and decided to try this instead. Hello childhood! This took me back to my grandma’s fudge. I know she never used marshmallow creme, but the texture and flavor was so similar. It makes a nice amount and I actually split it into 3…a larger plain one, a small one with pecans, and a small one with peanut butter sloppily swirled in with a knife at the end. All of them were so tasty. This is going to be my go to from now on.

  4. I used your peanut butter fudge recipe and this fantasy fudge recipe yesterday. When I was a child, my grandmother would make both at Christmas and layer in the same pan. I did that and took some to my mother who unknown to me had asked my sister if anyone had the recipe for her mother’s peanut butter fudge. She took one bite and said “it tastes just the same!”

  5. 5 stars
    Live this recipe – but I make this fudge in the microwave in 11 1/2 minutes. It’s on the Marshmallow cream jar. Love it! Love it! and with no scorching or burnt fingers.

    1. We knew it as million dollar fudge in the 60’s. Before that, the fudge did not use marshmallow cream, and was not anything like this. We kids thought it was the most amazing thing! Still drop.

  6. 5 stars
    I just copied the fudge recipe. I believe this used to be on the marshmallow creme. My mother made this fudge every Christmas . perhaps not this one but one very similar. It was very good also like a never fail candy recipe

  7. 5 stars
    Hi Alyssa, I have been using this recipe for years. I would like to add if you are above sea level it needs to be at the full rolling boil for more then 4 minutes. I live just above 3000 ft and to get it to 234 I have to boil for 8 minutes. This recipe also works great with other add-ins, like some mint extract, peanut butter chips, toffee pieces. I love this recipe and make it every year. It is very easy and forgiving.

  8. How big is the jar of marshmellow cream.
    ? Is it the shorter one or taller one. I definately will make this for my son-in-law for Christmas. Thanks for sharing

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