Easy Marshmallow Swirl Fudge
Easy Marshmallow Swirl Fudge is a quick and simple dessert combining creamy, smooth semi-sweet or milk chocolate with fluffy mini marshmallow swirls for a visually stunning and melt-in-your-mouth treat. Perfect for cozy nights, festive gatherings, or gifting, this gluten-free fudge provides a rich chocolate base balanced by sweet marshmallow twists, ready in under an hour.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bite-sized squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (a pinch)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal of the fudge once it is set, preventing sticking.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth, taking care not to burn the chocolate.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined and glossy.
- Pour and Swirl Marshmallows: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Immediately sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top, then use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl them into the fudge, creating beautiful patterns.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours or until firm. Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into bite-sized squares.
Notes
- Use quality chocolate: Higher quality chocolate improves flavor and texture dramatically.
- Don’t overheat: Melt chocolate gently on low heat to avoid graininess or burning.
- Swirl immediately: Add marshmallows and swirl while the fudge mixture is still warm for best blending.
- Cut cleanly: Warm your knife in hot water and wipe dry for neat fudge squares.
- Serve chilled: Fudge tastes best cold, so keep chilled until serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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