Velveeta Fudge
Velveeta cheese melts perfectly into this chocolatey fudge, giving it a soft, moist texture without any weird after taste. If you want a soft, delicious fudge you’ve got to give this Velveeta Fudge a try!
I know what you’re thinking. Velveeta? Like the cheese? Trust me on this one–Yes.
When you think of Velveeta, your mind may go to queso or other cheesy dips. But this surprising secret ingredient is actually perfect for delicious, chocolate fudge.
Let’s be honest, it’s not the first time a seemingly strange combination has just worked. Like Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, Peeps Rice Krispie Treats or Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, this recipe calls for ingredients that at first glance seem like a weird combo but the end result is incredible!
The truth is in this recipe you can’t taste the Velveeta at all. The flavor melts away in all the beautiful chocolate. What the Velveeta really brings to this recipe is creamy moisture and a soft, chewy texture that is perfect for fudge. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your classic fudge was too chalky or crumbly, this Velveeta Fudge is the answer you’ve been looking for.
Why Make This Recipe
- Perfect Texture: What really makes this fudge special is the texture that is achieved through melted Velveeta. It helps the fudge stay moist and chewy for days!
- Surprising Treat: Serve this fudge to your friends and they’ll all be shocked when you share the ingredients! Velveeta often gets a bad rap, but after you try this smooth and creamy fudge you’ll be all in on this redemption story!
- Easy to Make: Fudge is a great treat to make when you need something quick and easy. It takes just minutes to melt together and has a long shelf life!
Ingredients to Make Velveeta Fudge
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- Velveeta cheese: You only need 6 ounces so you’ll have plenty left over for Rotel Tacos or your favorite queso.
- Unsalted butter
- Semisweet chocolate chips: You could use milk chocolate, but in this recipe the extra creaminess makes it almost too sweet.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract: Helps enhance the chocolate flavor. You could use almond extract in place of vanilla for even more flavor.
- Powdered sugar: Provides stability for the fudge
- Chopped pecans or walnuts: Totally optional, but recommended to change up the texture!
Tools
- Medium pot
- 8×8 or 9×9 pan
- Parchment paper
How to Make this Recipe
Step One: Melt the Velveeta cheese and butter over medium heat.
Step Two: Stir in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
Step Three: Gradually stir in the powdered sugar, mixing well until the fudge is thick and smooth.
Step Four: Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Step Five: Let it cool and firm up until it can be easily cut into squares. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Nuts are optional but I love the extra flavor they add to the fudge. Feel free to leave out or replace with any nuts you prefer.
- This recipe can easily be doubled and placed in a 9×13 pan.
- For a little extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne to this recipe!
- This fudge may seem a bit stickier than other fudge recipes you’ve tried. That’s OK! Trust the process and be sure and give it time to cool and solidify.
Recipe FAQs
You cannot remove the Velveeta from this Velveeta Fudge. The Velveeta’s purpose is not to provide flavor, but texture. There is not another cheese that will work in the same way. If you would prefer to make fudge without Velveeta I recommend this Carnation Fudge.
Yes, this fudge does freeze well. Place it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for up to three months. Allow it to defrost in the refrigerator. It also keeps well at room temperature for a week or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Velveeta Fudge
Equipment
- 1. Medium Pot
- 1. 8×8 or 9×9 Pan
- 1. Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 6 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the Velveeta cheese and butter, stirring frequently until both are melted.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Remove from the heat.
- Gradually stir in the powdered sugar, mixing well until the fudge is thick and smooth.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Let it cool and firm up at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Semisweet chocolate chips: You could use milk chocolate.
- Vanilla extract: Helps enhance the chocolate flavor. You could use almond extract in place of vanilla for even more flavor.
- Powdered sugar: Provides stability for the fudge.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts: Totally optional, but recommended to change up the texture!
- Nuts are optional but I love the extra flavor they add to the fudge. Feel free to leave out or replace with any nuts you prefer.
- This recipe can easily be doubled and placed in a 9×13 pan.
- For a little extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne to this recipe!
- This fudge may seem a bit stickier than other fudge recipes you’ve tried. That’s OK! Trust the process and be sure and give it time to cool and solidify.
