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Coconut Fudge

This easy coconut fudge comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients. It's made in the microwave without a candy thermometer so anyone can make it successfully.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 32
Author Kelsie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper (or wax paper or aluminum foil). Set pan aside.
  2. Combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the baking chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. (Sometimes the chips don’t melt well, just keep stirring!)
  3. Add coconut extract and the salt and stir to combine. Quickly mix in the coconut. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
  4. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Once set, slice your fudge and serve.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Uneaten coconut fudge can be stored in an airtight container, layered with wax paper, in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • It can also be stored in the freezer (again in an airtight container) for about two months.
  • Be sure you use sweetened condensed milk! If you use evaporated milk your fudge will not set up.
  • Sometimes white chocolate chips can be difficult to melt. Stir really well between heating intervals and eventually they will melt completely.
  • I recommend using Nestle white chocolate chips because they set back up the best. Some other brands I’ve used make a much softer fudge that’s hard to slice neatly.
  • You’ll need about 18 ounces of chocolate chips to get 3 cups.
  • You can substitute regular chocolate chips for the white chocolate chips if you prefer.