I figured since the new school year is starting in just a few days, we might as well jump ahead to the holidays. Yup, the summer-break mindset is winding down.
To get us started, let’s ease into it with this simple fudge recipe. Of course you can make your fudge straight-up—pour it into a pan and cut it into squares. Or you can finish it like the picture, domed and covered in a chocolate marbled layer. And yes, I like my fudge with raspberries, it balances the richness.
Either way you go, you are going to love this Better Homes and Garden simple fudge recipe.
I’m keeping this super short, since the little baby is all fussy from his shots and requires a whole lot of soothing. And who can turn down the extra cuddle time? Not me! Have you seen his chubby cheeks? Irresistible.

Simple Fudge
Recipe adapted from BHG.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar 1 5 ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter 2 cups tiny marshmallows 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces or chopped bittersweet chocolate Optional marble finish: 4 oz. white chocolate 4 oz. dark chocolate 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 5 ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups tiny marshmallows
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces or chopped bittersweet chocolate
Optional marble finish:
- 4 oz. white chocolate
- 4 oz. dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Preparation: Line an 8x8 pan with foil, leaving a two inch overhang all the way around. Butter foil and set aside.
- Butter the sides of a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add in sugar, evaporated milk, and butter. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to medium; continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add marshmallows, chocolate pieces, walnuts, and vanilla; stir until marshmallows and chocolate melt and mixture is combined. Beat by hand for 1 minute.
- Spread fudge evenly in the prepared pan. Score into squares while warm. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. When fudge is firm, use foil to lift it out of pan. Cut fudge into squares. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Makes about 2 pounds (64 pieces).
- Optional: Melt both chocolates. Pour the dark chocolate all over, then randomly pour the white chocolate on top. With a spatula drag and swirl the white chocolate into the dark chocolate making a marbled pattern. Don’t over do this or you will lose the marbled pattern.
Incredible presentation, Naomi!!!
I would like to make this in your dome fashion…..Gorgeous! How did you get the special dome effect?
I really would love a piece of this for breakfast! Oh..my..goodness! Gorgeous!
Naomi, what an impressive looking fudge! The marbling on the top is so artistic and I love the unique dome shape… The addition of raspberries sounds perfect!
Wow, that is the prettiest fudge ever!
I want cuddle time and this gorgeous fudge!! Wowzer!
Wow! So gorgeous and decadent!
Love these photos Naomi! Gorgeous fudge!!
Just gorgeous
That is easy and it looks so good!
I really want to try making fudge sometime!! Love yours!
Um, can I come over for some fudge?!! Gorgeous!
YUM! I can get on board with this. 🙂
This is just Crazy beautiful Naomi!
Yum – love your presentation – love this simple fudge!!
How beautiful! I love how the shape takes the fudge to the next level. I’m assuming you just poured the fudge into a lined glass bowl, instead of the baking pan. Enjoy your little one. It goes too fast. <3
MMmmmm! I’m crazy for this fudge!!
Dorinda – Yes, I poured it into a bowl.
Ty – I divided the fudge and poured it into two separate foil lined bowls.
What a great idea! These would make great Christmas gifts. Thanks!
Yours is so pretty – love how you made it into domes and served with raspberries. Yum!!
Beautiful marbled fudge and I’m loving the domed shape!
This fudge looks amazing! I love the marbling effect you used, and those lovely raspberries are just perfect.
Presentation I am sure matches the fudge in taste – WOW! This is stunning.
This fudge looks honestly beyond amazing. I have no words. Yum!
I’m not big on fudge, but I’ll make an exception for this. Those swirls are beautiful!
Love this fudge, especially with the walnuts!
I was just thinking the other day how I wanted to make some fudge! Thanks for sharing. Pinned.
Such beautiful fudge! What a pretty gift this would make!
Let’s just be real this is the most gorgeous fudge I’ve ever seen!!
Beautiful pictures! I’ve never seen fudge look so good!
I should not be looking at this at 9am… now I want this for breakfast. Beautiful photos, as always! Love the marbled dome look of it too!
And looking forward to meeting you at the BHG Style event in NYC in a few weeks!
Awesome presentation and awesome light. I always love your photography.
Oh how I adore the photos! I also have big plans to OD on this loveliness!
Looks beautiful! Would love to make this as a gift, quick question – to get the marbling effect did you pour the chocolate onto the already set fudge once it was removed from the bowl or did you pour it into the bowl and let it set before adding the fudge? And how did you get it to set without sliding in either case?
I’m not a big fudge person but this looks so pretty! I wouldn’t mind some now 🙂
Now all the fudge I have ever made seems boring and plain. This looks fantastic!
Thanks so much for posting this recipe. Beautiful photos, presentation and ease of preparation. Definitely on this years Christmas cooking list. Looking forward to your answer to Jenna’s question.
So gorgeous, love the marbling and domed shape!