Fantasy Fudge

5 from 2 votes

Make the original Fantasy Fudge at home in only 5 minutes! Creamy chocolate marshmallow fluff fudge with a contrasting walnut crunch!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: (1x1 inch) pieces

Calories: 61kcal

Line a 9x13, straight-sided baking pan with parchment paper. Be sure to allow enough parchment paper to overhang the sides of the pan. This will make lifting the cooled fudge out of the pan easier for slicing.
In a 3-4 quart saucepan on medium heat, add the granulated sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and cook, while stirring constantly, for 5-8 minutes or until the mixture reaches a hard (or rolling) boil.
3 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup margarine, ⅔ cup evaporated milk
Cook the sugar mixture for exactly 5 minutes at the hard boil stage while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the hot sugar mixture and stir until the chips have melted and the mixture is smooth.
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add the marshmallow cream and vanilla extract. Stir again until the fudge mixture is smooth and no marshmallow streaks remain. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
7 ounces jar marshmallow creme, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped walnuts
Pour the fantasy fudge into the prepared 9x13 pan and spread it into an even layer. A small offset spatula works great to smooth out the thick fudge mixture.
Allow the fantasy fudge to cool completely before removing it from the pan and slicing it into 1x1 inch square pieces.

Storage:

To Store: This fantasy fudge is best served at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week but can be refrigerated for 2-3 weeks for longer storage.
To Freeze: To freeze fantasy fudge, wrap it in parchment paper and aluminum foil and store it in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months.

Tips:

Be sure to use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe. The original recipe called for the Nestle Toll House brand, but any high-quality chips will work fine.
Be sure that you are using a fresh jar of marshmallow creme for this recipe.
Be very careful when making this fantasy fudge; you are working with extremely hot sugar.
Prepare all your ingredients before getting started so you are not distracted by having to prep or measure anything, as this recipe comes together very quickly.
When melting the sugar, make sure it doesn't splash onto the sides of the pan or it will turn back into crystals and causes the fudge to seize up and become grainy.
Be sure to use evaporated milk and not sweetened condensed milk.
Be sure to allow enough parchment paper to overhang the sides of the pan. This will make lifting the cooled fudge out of the pan easier for slicing.
Margarine (a butter-flavored vegetable oil spread) is called for to use for this recipe. Use a good quality brand for the best results. There are many brands that come in stick form (just like butter) that make it very easy to bake with. You can use unsalted butter, but the flavor and texture will vary slightly from the original recipe.