Description
Ree Drummond’s legendary chuck wagon fudge delivers rich chocolate bliss with minimal effort. Cowboy-approved sweetness melts on your tongue, promising a delightful treat that connects you to rustic ranch traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dairy:
- 1 can (14 ounces or 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Garnish:
- 8 peppermint candies, crushed
Instructions
- Create a solid foundation by lining an 8×8-inch (20×20 centimeters) square baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring a wrinkle-free surface. Apply a light coating of nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Establish a gentle heating method by partially filling a saucepan with 2 inches (5 centimeters) of water and bringing it to a soft simmer. Position a heatproof glass bowl atop the saucepan, making certain the bottom of the bowl hovers above the water’s surface.
- Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in the suspended bowl, allowing them to slowly transform into a velvety mixture. Stir intermittently, promoting even melting over 5 to 7 minutes until achieving a perfectly smooth consistency.
- Transfer the molten chocolate blend carefully into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the surface. Generously scatter crushed peppermint candies across the top, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Facilitate setting by placing the pan in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. Once the fudge has completely solidified, extract it from the pan by lifting the foil edges. Gently peel away the foil and slice into bite-sized, delectable squares.
Notes
- Crush peppermint candies just before sprinkling to maintain maximum crispness and vibrant holiday color.
- Refrigerate fudge for at least 2-3 hours to achieve that signature dense, velvety texture that melts perfectly on your tongue.
- Dip a sharp knife in hot water and quickly dry between cuts to create clean, professional-looking fudge slices every time.
- Wrap individual pieces in wax paper for easy gifting or grab-and-go treats that stay fresh and maintain their creamy consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where the fudge will keep its rich flavor and smooth texture for up to a week.
- Double boiler technique prevents chocolate from scorching, guaranteeing a silky-smooth base that’s pure chocolatey perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg