Easy White Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Just 5 Ingredients!)
If you have never made white chocolate fudge before, get ready — this one is going to become a regular in your kitchen. It is silky smooth, sweet, and has that rich, creamy white chocolate flavor that just feels a little bit fancy. And it is one of the easiest fudge recipes you will ever make.
Five ingredients, a microwave, and less than 10 minutes of actual work. The fridge does the rest. You get a perfectly set, melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate fudge that looks beautiful, tastes incredible, and is ready to slice whenever you need it.
Dress it up with sprinkles, M&Ms, candy canes, or keep it plain and pure — it is stunning either way. This is the kind of easy fudge recipe that works for every occasion, from holiday gift boxes to everyday treats.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Only 5 simple ingredients
- Ready in under 10 minutes of hands-on time
- No candy thermometer needed at all
- Creamy, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture
- Totally customizable with any mix-ins or toppings
- Beautiful on a holiday candy tray or in a gift box
- Kid-friendly and beginner-friendly
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) white chocolate chips or white chocolate morsels
- 7 oz (200g) sweetened condensed milk (half a standard 14 oz can)
- 2 cups (100g) mini marshmallows
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Small pinch of salt
- Mix-ins of choice — sprinkles, M&Ms, candy canes, or dried fruit (optional)
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
White chocolate chips — use a good-quality brand for the smoothest result. Cheap white chips can be waxy and won’t melt as cleanly. White chocolate melting wafers or finely chopped white chocolate bars work even better if you can find them.
Sweetened condensed milk — this recipe uses half a standard can. Save the other half for another fudge recipe or stir it into coffee. Do not use evaporated milk — it won’t set properly.
Mini marshmallows — these melt into the fudge and give it a light, fluffy texture and extra sweetness. Mini marshmallows melt much more easily than large ones; if you only have large, chop them up first.
Vanilla extract — a small amount makes a big difference in the flavor of white chocolate fudge. Pure vanilla is worth it here.
Mix-ins — this is where you can have fun. Sprinkles on top make it festive and pretty. Crushed candy canes turn it into a holiday showstopper. M&Ms, dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, or rainbow nonpareils all work beautifully.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Pan
Line a loaf pan with wax paper or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides. If you are adding mix-ins to the base, scatter them across the bottom of the pan now.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate and Condensed Milk
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on full power for 60 seconds. Do not stir yet.
Step 3: Add the Marshmallows
Add the mini marshmallows to the bowl and microwave for another 30 seconds.
Step 4: Stir Until Smooth
Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Stir everything together until completely smooth and glossy. Work quickly — the mixture sets fast. If there are any stubborn lumps, microwave for an additional 15 seconds and stir again.
Step 5: Pour Into the Pan
Pour the fudge mixture into your prepared pan immediately and spread it out evenly with a spatula. If you are adding toppings, scatter them across the surface now and press them in gently.
Step 6: Refrigerate and Set
Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight, until completely firm.
Step 7: Slice and Serve
Lift the fudge out of the pan using the paper overhang. Peel the paper away and place on a cutting board. Slice into squares with a sharp knife.
Tips for the Best Results
- Work quickly once you start stirring — white chocolate fudge sets faster than dark chocolate fudge
- Use good-quality white chocolate for the smoothest, creamiest result
- If the mixture seizes or gets lumpy, microwave in 10-second bursts and stir until smooth again
- This fudge is best stored in the refrigerator — it gets very soft at room temperature
- For the cleanest cuts, warm the knife blade under hot water, dry it, and slice — repeat between cuts
Variations and Add-ins
- Crushed candy canes on top for a white chocolate peppermint fudge
- Dried cranberries stirred in for a white chocolate cranberry fudge
- Chopped toasted pistachios for a stunning green and white contrast
- Rainbow sprinkles for a fun funfetti-style fudge
- A swirl of raspberry jam on top for white chocolate raspberry fudge
- Caramel drizzle over the top before chilling for white chocolate caramel fudge
- M&Ms pressed into the surface for a colorful, crowd-pleasing look
What to Serve With It
- On a holiday candy tray alongside chocolate fudge and salted caramel fudge
- Wrapped in cellophane and tied with ribbon for edible gifts
- With a mug of hot chocolate or peppermint tea
- Broken into pieces and used as a topping for vanilla ice cream
- Packed in a tin with other homemade treats for a holiday gift box
Easy White Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Prep pan: Line a loaf pan with wax or parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides. Scatter any bottom mix-ins now.
- Melt: Combine white chocolate chips and condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on full power for 60 seconds.
- Add marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows and microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Stir smooth: Add vanilla and salt. Stir until completely smooth. Work quickly.
- Pour: Pour into the pan immediately. Add toppings and press in gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate 4–6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Slice: Lift out, peel paper, and cut into squares.
Notes
- Work quickly after stirring — white chocolate fudge sets faster than other fudge
- Store in the fridge — this fudge goes very soft at room temperature
- Use good-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture
- Keeps in the fridge up to 2 weeks; freeze up to 1 month with parchment between layers
This white chocolate fudge is proof that simple is sometimes best. Creamy, sweet, and endlessly versatile — it is the kind of recipe you can pull together in minutes and customize a hundred different ways. Add cranberries, candy canes, sprinkles, pistachios — whatever you are feeling.
It is the perfect addition to a holiday candy tray, a beautiful gift on its own, or just something delicious to keep in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever made fudge any other way.
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