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This is a melt in your mouth, smooth and creamy Chocolate Almond Fudge; rich with dark chocolate and almonds.
I fell head over heels for the combination of almonds and chocolate this past summer when I couldn’t stop making Double Chocolate Almond Ice Cream.
The almond flavor is subtle and it takes a moment to realize what makes the chocolate flavor special. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend swapping almond extract for vanilla next time you make your favorite chocolate cake.
Almond flavoring is a fantastic way to change up your favorite chocolate recipes.
Microwave Fudge
This fudge received rave reviews from everyone who tried it. Thanks to Sue, for the brilliant idea of making fudge in the microwave.
As it turns out, fudge doesn’t need to be time-consuming or tricky at all.
This is the easiest fudge recipe I’ve ever made and it is also the creamiest, smoothest fudge I’ve ever tasted!
Once you’ve tried your first five-minute fudge recipe, you’ll want to make the Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge, Rocky Road Fudge, and Chocolate Covered Pretzel Fudge recipes too.
Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website!
Chocolate Almond Fudge Ingredients
- sweetened condensed milk
- dark chocolate chips
- butter
- almond extract
- sliced almonds
How To Make Five Minute Fudge
- Combine the milk, the chocolate and the butter in a medium size glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 90 seconds.
- Stir to combine and heat another 15 seconds if needed. Stir until smooth. Stir in the extract and the almonds.
- Pour into a well-greased or parchment lined 8″ pan. Chill until ready to serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
PLEASE NOTE: This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, not heavy cream, not half and half, nothing else will work. Trust me on this.
The sweetened condensed milk contains sugar which is vital to the taste, texture, and consistency of this recipe.
Even if you’ve had success subbing with something else in other recipes, I promise that you NEED to use sweetened condensed milk for this fudge recipe!
Yes, you can make this fudge on the stove. Keep the heat low and use a double boiler method. The microwave melting method makes this recipe ultra-quick and easy. However, if you don’t happen to be a fan of the microwave (or don’t have one), you can easily melt the chocolate, milk, and butter in a double boiler on the stovetop. It will just take a few minutes longer.
Yes, you can freeze fudge. Wrap it tightly in parchment (cut or uncut) and then slide it into a zip-close freezer bag. Press the air out of the bag and freeze flat.
Yes, nuts can be added to almost any fudge recipe. No other adjustments will need to be made.
No, you can not make this without regular sweetened condensed milk. Nothing else will work. The sweetened condensed milk contains sugar which is vital to the taste, texture, and consistency of this recipe.
Dark Chocolate Almond Fudge
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces dark chocolate chips about 2 cups worth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds plus 1-2 tablespoons more for topping
Instructions
- Combine the milk, the chocolate and the butter in a medium size glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 90 seconds.
- Stir to combine and heat another 15 seconds if needed. Stir until smooth. Add the extract and the almonds. Stir once more to mix throughout.
- Pour into a well-greased or parchment lined 8" pan. Chill until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 12/3/13 – recipe notes and photos updated 12/15/21}
I agree that dark chocolate and almonds is a fabulous combination! Sometimes fudge is too sweet for my taste so the dark chocolate would be perfect for me.
Great combination… but I am a fudge lover.. I have never met one I didn't adore!!!
Oh my – this fudge is calling my name Mary! Beautiful fudgy perfection!
Love that dark color, and you and I share a passion for almond flavoring. I like that you put a whole teaspoon in, that stuff is powerful but addictive!
I made this when I saw it this morning. I don't think it'll last until Christmas:)
I assume you are talking about sweetened condensed milk.
Yup, that's what the recipe calls for. 🙂
Yes, it is sweetened condensed milk. I've never bought an unsweetened version. I'll make a note in the recipe. Thanks!
Yummy, I'll be making this
Oh my goodness this fudge looks beyond delicious!!
Quick question, I don't have a microwave so how long would this take on the stove please?
There is an unsweetened sweetened condensed milk? Sure you don't mean evaporated milk? I just tried this one last night and it was very easy with the microwave. I'd think the stove would be nearly as fast but you'd have to watch scorching with the heat under the pot instead of more uniform in the microwave. I of course couldn't leave it TOTALLY unchanged but the only thing I changed was "just a few" raw cacao nibs on the top before baking. Honestly I love those things in my baked goods. But just a few. I didn't want to distract from the wonderfulness of the almonds and chocolate together. Thanks for an easy but great recipe.
Mary this looks divine! I can't wait to give it a try…in fact, I think a test batch is in order to make sure it will work for us for Christmas. Yeah…that's it….a "test batch"…for me to "quality test"….
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
~Rachael Ruelas, The Wilderness Girls
I finally got around to trying this and it rocks my world. I've never made fudge before but my mom does this laborious recipe that involves lots of stirring over a hot pan. This recipe is where it's at! Easy AND Delish.
#Rachael
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Really good. Tastes like truffles
Made this and the Family loved it!
This is delicious! I have to make another batch because my dear hubby finished off the first one.
Judy
Folks this is wonderful. I made it yesterday and its so simple its sinful. Lol.
Made this today, and topped it with chunks of chocolate covered almonds – so easy and so decadent!
I made this twice and similar versions of it with peanut butter chips and white chocolate chips with dried cherries and pecans..they were all delicious!!!
Made a batch of this fudge. A FAVORITE!
I made this fudge. Delicious.
