When the holidays hit, your kitchen deserves a shortcut that still feels like a gift. Enter Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge—a no-bake, stovetop miracle that’s ultra-creamy, decadently chocolatey, and ready faster than your coffee brews.
No candy thermometer. No waiting overnight. Just three ingredients, one saucepan, and five minutes of stirring before you’re pouring glossy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge into a pan.
It’s the kind of recipe that lives on stained index cards—and disappears from holiday trays before you can say “seconds, please!”
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍫 Ready in 5 minutes—plus chill time
💰 3 ingredients—pantry staples only
❤️ No fancy tools—just a saucepan and spatula
🎁 Perfect for gifting—cut into squares and wrap in foil
🌟 Crowd-pleasing—rich, smooth, and deeply chocolatey
“It’s not fancy—but it tastes like you spent all day on it.”
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Makes 25–30 pieces)
1 (12 oz) jar semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra silkiness)
Pinch of salt (optional, balances sweetness)
💡 Pro Tip: Use high-quality chocolate chips (like Ghirardelli)—they melt smoother and taste richer.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Combine & Melt:
