Super Easy Slow Cooker White Chocolate Fudge Recipe (2024)

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The children love it when we make sweet treats at home and there really is nothing simpler than making a batch of Slow Cooker Fudge. Our really simple Slow Cooker White Chocolate Fudge uses just three main ingredients and is one of the easiest crock pot recipes to make.

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White Chocolate Slow Cooker Fudge is a great festive gift at Christmas or as an end of term thank you for a teacher from the kids. You can put it into individual gift bags or pretty jars to make it a really beautiful gift and everyone always loves slow cooker christmas fudge!

Crock pot fudge is also lovely to have to dip into when friends or family come round. It looks pretty and tastes pretty great too. It’s quickly become one of our favourite slow cooker recipes.

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LP and Little Man love that they can make this easy slow cooker chocolate fudge pretty much completely by themselves – and the only tricky bit is pouring it into the dish and waiting for it to cool and set. They would eat it straight from the crock pot if I let them!

Can you make this white chocolate fudge slow cooker recipe in the microwave?

Many people make fudge in the microwave but I much prefer the control I have when I make it in the crock pot or slow cooker. If you don’t have a slow cooker, make it in the microwave by putting the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and heating on short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between. Then follow the instructions as per the easy recipe below.

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This fudge is great as a plain white easy chocolate fudge or you can add sprinkles to the top, a drizzle of milk chocolate sauce or any other flavourings that you feel like.

There are so many flavours that work well with white chocolate – raspberry, chocolate cranberry, strawberry, pretty much any dried fruit or even some nuts to add a bit of texture to the slow cooker fudge recipe or add broken up cookies to make something like our Cookies and Cream fudge. We loved the white chocolate cranberry fudge we made.

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If you were looking to create a creamy milk or dark chocolate fudge instead just substitute the chocolate in this recipe for semi sweet chocolate or milk chocolate chips as appropriate.

What sort of slow cooker or crockpot should I use?

You can use any slow cookers for this home made fudge but if you have an overly large one you may find it doesn’t take quite as long to cook so adjust the cooking time accordingly.

As with all baking recipes you do need to invest in decent baking paper – we’ve found having good quality sheets makes all the difference.

How long does slow cooker fudge keep for?

This slow cooker fudge keeps well in the fridge, in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. The flavour matures over the first couple of days of it being in the fridge so you get the full flavour after it’s been in the fridge for a few days.

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Can you make slow cooker fudge with evaporated milk?

Our slow cooker fudge works because condensed milk has a really high sugar content, needed to create that beautifully rich fudge. Evaporated milk isn’t the same, doesn’t have that sugar content and isn’t thick enough to help the fudge thicken and set. You can’t use evaporated milk in these recipes – so get some condensed milk instead.

Do you cook slow cooker fudge high or low temperature?

We always cook fudge on a high slow cooker temperature setting and it takes around 40 minutes in total. You could make it on the low setting but it would take longer and would still need to be stirred regularly. You may as well keep the slow cooker on high and be done in under an hour!

When cooking, is the slow cooker fudge lid on or off?

When making slow cooker fudge, you need to remove the slow cooker lid otherwise excess moisture would be retained in the slow cooker pot and the fudge wouldn’t thicken as it needs to.

Don’t worry about needing an excuse to make crock pot chocolate fudge – I can guarantee that if you make it someone will eat it and it’s our first choice when it comes to slow cooker desserts.

So what are you waiting for? This easy delicious chocolate fudge recipe is something that everyone would appreciate and it really is an foolproof easy fudge recipe. I have also made a version of this with coconut milk and free from chocolate for a dairy free option.

Can you make this homemade fudge recipe into Milkybar Fudge?

To make Milky Bar fudge you would simply use Milkybar chocolate bars instead of generic white chocolate. You could also leave out the vanilla to have that pure smooth Milkybar taste. This would be a super simple two ingredient fudge recipe using just the candy bars and condensed milk.

I know not everyone likes white chocolate but it works really well in this recipe. You could also try a chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe – this recipe turned out so well! If you’re looking for other easy slow cooker fudge ideas to try then here’s our rocky road fudge, Oreo Fudge, Lotus Biscoff fudge, Salted Caramel Fudge and Terry’s Chocolate Orange fudge! You can find all our similar fudge recipes here and we have a slow cooker vanilla fudge in the pipeline!

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What equipment do you need to make slow cooker fudge?

Slow cooker fudge doesn’t need anything special to make it, and you probably already have everything you need at home, but this is the equipment we use:

Once you’ve got everything you need to make the fudge you can just keep making it again and again – in so many different flavours too!

So here’s our recipe for perfect White Chocolate Fudge made in the slow cooker:

Ingredients

To decorate

  • sprinkles/chocolate/dried fruit – anything you like!

Instructions

  • Break the chocolate up and add to the slow cooker bowl with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
  • Turn the slow cooker on to high and leave to cook for 40 minutes with the lid off, stirring every ten minutes.
  • When completely melted, thick and well combined, pour the mixture into a tin lined with parchment paper or silicone baking tray, add toppings if you like, and put in the fridge to set – preferably overnight.

If you’d like to pin or print this Slow Cooker White Chocolate Fudge recipe for making fudge later you can do so at the bottom of the page. Happy baking!

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Print Pin

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Fudge

A really simple, three ingredient fudge recipe that's lovely to enjoy at home or give as a gift.

Course Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, British

Keyword fudge, slow cooker, snack, treat

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Setting time 6 hours hours

Servings 40 pieces

Calories 116kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 397 ml tin condensed milk
  • 600 g white chocolate – can be bars or chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp vanilla essence

Instructions

  • Break the chocolate up and add to the slow cooker bowl with the condensed milk and vanilla.

  • Turn the slow cooker on to high and leave to cook for 40 minutes with the lid off, stirring every ten minutes.

  • When thick and well combined, pour into a lined tin or silicone baking tray, add toppings if you like, and put in the fridge to set – preferably overnight.

*Note: Nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.

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FAQs

What is the difference between white chocolate and white fudge? ›

Chocolate uses elements of the cacao bean; even in creating white chocolate, cocoa butter from the cacao bean is the main ingredient. Fudge, however, is a confection made both with and without cocoa or other chocolate elements. You can substitute vanilla or peanut butter, for example, for the chocolate.

Why is my white chocolate fudge not setting? ›

Why is my fudge not setting? It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. ... If it's overcooked (resulting in grainy fudge) or undercooked (resulting in poor setting) all you really need to do is add a bit of cream, reheat the fudge to the target temperature, and let it set again.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
Mar 8, 2023

How do you make Paula Deen's 5 minute fudge? ›

directions
  1. Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

What makes white chocolate taste like white chocolate? ›

White chocolate is coagulated cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is the vegetable oil that comes from cocoa beans. White chocolate has no cocoa powder in it, which is why it tastes the way it does, and why it is white instead of brown like chocolate is.

What makes white chocolate better? ›

Milk solids, which typically include milk powder and sometimes added milkfat, contribute to the milky flavor of white chocolate and enhance its creamy texture by offering a slightly sweet, dairy taste to white chocolate, making it distinct from pure cocoa products,” says Best.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Can you fix fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

Why does homemade fudge get hard? ›

Too cooked

This fudge was cooked to a temperature of 118 °C (244 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is too concentrated and there is not enough water left to form syrup around sugar crystals. The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.)

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Brush the sides of the pan with a wet brush at the beginning of cooking to dissolve sugar crystals stuck to the sides. Never stir the mixture during cooking or sugar could crystallize again. The mixture may seize and become grainy. Use a candy thermometer or conduct a cold water test to check if the fudge is done.

When should you not make fudge? ›

Humidity can cause fudge to boil over in the pan or stay soft when set, so try to avoid working on humid days if at all possible. If waiting for a less humid day isn't feasible, you'll need to boil your fudge at a slightly higher temperature than usual — or just order some delicious fudge from Wockenfuss!

What makes high quality fudge? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

What is the softball method fudge? ›

Without a candy thermometer, you can achieve this with what is called a “cold water method”. Fill a small glass with ice and cover it with water until it is ice cold.. Drop your hot sugar syrup into the ice water. When it clumps into a soft ball, it is the correct temperature.

What makes Mackinac Island fudge? ›

The team has the process down pat: One person weighs the ingredients—raw chocolate from Germany, sugar from Bay City, and cream and butter—into a copper kettle set over a propane gas burner. The maker constantly stirs with an oak paddle until the sugary mixture reaches a roaring boil, about 16 to 17 minutes.

What is in Mackinac Island fudge? ›

Ingredients. Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, whey, water, chocolate liquor, hydrogenated coconut oil, peanut oil, alkalized cocoa, mono and diglycerides, buttermilk, butter, natural flavors, soy lecithin, pectin, salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, annatto (color), vanilla.

What is white fudge made of? ›

White Chocolate Chips – Use your favorite brand of white chocolate since this will be the primary flavor. I love using chopped Dove white chocolate candy bars. Sweetened condensed milk- This is used to sweeten the fudge and give an ultra-smooth and creamy texture. Sea salt- Balances out the sweetness.

What is difference between fudge and chocolate? ›

Although fudge often contains chocolate, fudge is not the same as chocolate. Chocolate is a mix of cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sometimes sugar and other flavorings and is hard and brittle. Fudge is a mixture of sugar, dairy and flavorings that is cooked and cooled to form a smooth, semi-soft confection.

Is white confection morsels the same as white chocolate? ›

Taste. White Chocolate tastes rich with Cocoa Butter, giving these candies a smooth, delicate taste. On the other hand, White Confectionary is a sugar rush of sweetness, artificially or naturally flavored with vanilla, depending on the type.

What's the difference between white chocolate and white creme Reese's? ›

But why is it called white crème instead of white chocolate? Technically, there's no cocoa butter in the white coating. It's made with vegetable oils like shea and sunflower along with milk, sugar, and vanilla extract instead. So it's not really white chocolate, but it pretty much tastes the same!

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