Description
Velveeta Fudge is a rich and creamy fudge made with just 5 simple ingredients including Velveeta cheese, butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, with an optional addition of chopped pecans for added texture and flavor. This easy-to-make fudge is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and can be prepared in under 30 minutes with a few hours of refrigeration.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces Velveeta, diced
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 cups powdered sugar (2 pounds)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Melt Velveeta and butter: In a saucepan, add the diced Velveeta and salted butter. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently to ensure an even melt and prevent burning.
- Add chocolate and vanilla: Once the Velveeta and butter mixture is melted completely, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips are fully melted and incorporated. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add powdered sugar: Lower the heat to low and gradually add the powdered sugar in increments, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully combined and smooth.
- Mix in pecans: Turn off the heat and fold in the chopped pecans if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Pour and spread: Pour the fudge mixture into a prepared baking dish and quickly spread it out evenly before it sets.
- Refrigerate to set: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and allow the fudge to set for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Cut and serve: Once fully set, cut the fudge into 48 pieces and serve.
Notes
- Dicing the Velveeta helps it melt more evenly and quickly.
- Use salted butter as it balances the sweetness of the fudge; unsalted butter can be used but add a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Adding pecans is optional but provides a nice crunchy texture.
- Make sure to mix powdered sugar slowly to avoid clumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- For easier cutting, chill the fudge overnight before slicing.
- Store fudge covered in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
