Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe
Quick and Easy Fudge That Turns Out Soft, Creamy, and Dreamy
Apr 26, 2009
Many cooks think that they can’t make decent fudge. It can be a little tricky with old fashioned fudge recipes, but Fantasy Fudge with marshmallow cream is almost impossible to mess up. Even better, it tastes fabulous. While many fudge recipes tend to turn out kind of dry and crumbly, Kraft Fantasy Fudge always has a nice soft texture that just melts in your mouth.
There have been changes on the recipe of the Kraft Marshmallow Cream jar over the years, and the newer recipes just don’t taste as good as the old, original Fantasy Fudge recipe which has been handed down for generations now. Newer versions also tend to be more difficult with melting chunks of chocolate rather than just using chocolate chips which are easy to work with.
Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe
- 3 cups sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
- 1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Cream (7 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
- Melt butter in large sauce pan over low heat. When the butter is melted or getting close add sugar and then milk. Cook until sugar is dissolved stirring fairly often.
- Turn the heat to medium or medium high and bring mixture to a full rolling boil.
- Stir constantly for 5 minutes with heat reduced some (around medium heat) while mixture is boiling.
- Remove from heat. Immediately pour in chocolate chips and marshmallow cream and stir. Stir until evenly mixed and a nice chocolate color.
- Add nuts and vanilla. Stir those in.
- Pour into 9 x 13 (or close size) pan sprayed lightly with Pam spray or very lightly greased.
- Let cool.
Fantasy Fudge will “set” (harden up). The amount of time depends on the temperature and humidity. Expect to wait and hour or two before it will slice neatly.
Cut into small pieces and store in an airtight container. Use wax paper or tin foil between layers for easier serving. The candy is not really sticky, but the pieces hold their shape better with come dividers between layers.
Note: Try to make Fantasy Fudge on a clear day. When it's rainy or snowy and with lots of moisture in the air, the fudge sometimes does not set or harden up.
Other Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes from the South:
Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Fudge - This recipe is very similar to the classic Kraft chocolate fudge, but it's made with peanut butter chips instead and then can be topped with M&Ms for a more festive appearance. Always a favorite!
Southern Dump Cake - The name just doesn't do it justice, although you simply dump the items together. In the end, you have a very tasty homemade cake.
Easy Strawberry Pie (similar to the one sold at Shoney's) - Looking for a great recipe for fresh strawberries. This pie is yummy. It's hard to wait until it sets up, so just grab a bowl and eat it hot and soupy if you must.
Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake - This one is a showstopper. The cake looks great and tastes great too. It's also one of the easiest desserts you'll ever put together.
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