Description
This classic Rocky Road Fudge recipe combines rich dark chocolate, sweet condensed milk, creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and fluffy mini marshmallows to create an indulgent, no-bake treat that’s perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 3 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 18 ounces)
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
Mix-ins
- 5 ounces mini marshmallows
- 4 ounces sliced almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper, allowing some overhang to easily lift the fudge out later, and set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Place over medium heat and gently stir continuously, scraping the bottom to prevent scorching, until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Marshmallows and Nuts: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in half of the mini marshmallows and half of the sliced almonds or walnuts, incorporating them evenly throughout the fudge base.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the fudge mixture quickly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer using a spatula to smooth the surface.
- Top with Remaining Mix-ins: Sprinkle the remaining mini marshmallows and sliced nuts evenly over the top of the fudge to add texture and visual appeal.
- Chill to Set: Cover the baking dish loosely with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the fudge to firm up completely.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, use the parchment or wax paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into 9 squares and serve or store as desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store homemade fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness and texture.
- Use parchment or wax paper for easy removal from the baking dish.
- To customize, substitute almonds with walnuts or your preferred nuts.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts and add extra marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 1/9th of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
