Learn how to make White Chocolate Fudge (in a slow cooker) without a lot of effort! This incredible white fudge recipe is made with just four ingredients.
It’s fast, easy to throw together and deliciously decadent. Don’t skip this classic holiday treat that is the perfect addition to cookie platters!
Originally published December 8, 2016 and updated with fresh content December 17, 2021.
Fudge is one of my favorite holiday treats. When I was growing up, my grandma would spend endless hours in the kitchen making peanut clusters, fudge, divinity, peanut brittle and cookies.
Working from home with three young girls doesn’t exactly give me enough time to do the same, so I’m simplifying. I made foolproof slow cooker fudge and I’m so excited to share it with you!
I am a fan of all the sweet treats for the holidays. (Well… all year long but that’s a story for another day!) There’s just something about the fragrance, the warm kitchen, and the traditions that I love sharing with my little girls.
It takes just a few minutes to make this white chocolate fudge in your slow cooker. You’ll be so glad you did!
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Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker White Fudge
- Only four ingredients
- So easy to make – set it and forget it!
- Fun to decorate
- Perfect for holiday cookie platters
- Easy to package and gift
White Chocolate Fudge Ingredients
- White chocolate – I prefer to use white chocolate melting wafers, but you can use white chocolate chips or melt down white chocolate candy bars, too.
- Sweetened condensed Milk – this adds the creamy, decadent sweetness to this recipe.
- Butter – I like to use salted butter to balance the sweetness in this white chocolate fudge, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Vanilla Extract – It’s so easy to make your own homemade vanilla extract.
Variations
- You can mix it up by adding nuts or make it festive with sprinkles!
- Make it with peanut butter for Peanut Butter Fudge!
- If you want to make funfetti fudge, include 3 tablespoons cake mix.
- Use milk chocolate chips or melting wafers for a classic chocolate fudge. The options are endless!
- Need a Baking Substitution? Download this free printable Baking Substitution Chart.
The beauty of the slow cooker is that you can add the ingredients, safely walk away {to decorate gingerbread houses, make a list for santa or a million other things on your to do list} while the ingredients melt.
How to Make Slow Cooker Fudge
- Combine white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter and vanilla in your slow cooker on high heat for 7-10 minutes, until melted.
- Stir, and replace lid for 15 minutes longer, waiting until first “crust” forms across the top of the liquid. Stir again, replace lid, and wait 15 minutes more until second crust forms.
- Stir until smooth and pour into small greased pan baking pan or loaf lined with parchment paper.
- Note: if you grease, allow it to sit 5 minutes before cutting and serving for easy removal.
- Optional: add sprinkles or top with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is generally because your fudge wasn’t cooked to a high enough temperature. Depending on your crockpot, it could take up to 1.5 hours to hit a high enough point!
To ensure you’re getting it hot enough to set up, buy a candy thermometer. The ideal temperature for fudge is generally between 237 to 239 °F.
Crockpot fudge can benefit from time in the fridge to fully set up if you don’t feel it’s quite hard enough! Place it in your fridge (in your lined or grease pan) for up to two hours to harden a little further.
Tips
- “Why isn’t my fudge setting up properly?” In most cases, your fudge mixture needs be cooked a little longer, to a higher final temperature. If this happens to your fudge, you can reheat it with a little more evaporated milk, bringing it back to a boil.
- All crockpots are different. If you feel like your melted fudge mixture isn’t getting hot enough, move it to the stove!
- If you grease your pan, allow it to sit five minutes before cutting and serving for easy removal.
- My favorite baking spray makes it so easy!
- Another option for easy fudge removal is to line your baking pan with parchment or wax paper, with some extra hanging over the sides, make it so easy to pop out.
- Worried about getting the temperature right? Try a candy thermometer to ensure it’s hot enough, if you don’t want to wait for the skimming process.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks. Fudge is best stored at room temperature, as the refrigerator can create moisture and condensation which will lead to separation.
- Refrigerate – You can refrigerate your white chocolate fudge for up to four weeks. Wrap it airtight because it can dry out faster in the cold air.
- Freeze – Cut into slices and wrap with aluminum foil to keep it airtight before bagging. Freeze for up to six months.
How to Serve
- For the holidays, make it festive with sprinkles! You can mix them in while the mixture is warm, just note that your fudge will pick up a little of the pretty color, but swirl beautifully!
- Or, you can top the White Chocolate Fudge with sprinkles just after you pour it into your dish.
Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegetarian
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Vanilla Crock-Pot Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Optional
- sprinkles
- nuts
Instructions
- Combine white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter and vanilla in your Crock-Pot® slow cooker on high heat for 7-10 minutes, until melted.
- Stir, and replace lid for 15 minutes longer, waiting until first "crust" forms across the top of the liquid. Stir again, replace lid, and wait 15 minutes more until second crust forms.
- Stir until smooth and pour into small greased or parchment lined baking dish or loaf pan.
- Note: if you grease, allow it to sit 5 minutes before cutting and serving for easy removal.
- Optional: add sprinkles or top with them.
Julie’s Tips
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – store in an airtight container for up to four weeks.
- Refrigerate – You can refrigerate your white chocolate fudge for up to two months. Wrap it airtight because it can dry out faster in the cold air.
- Freeze – Cut into slices and wrap with aluminum foil to keep it airtight before bagging. Freeze for up to six months.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
Perfect Holiday fudge! ๐
SO easy! And I love how festive it looks full of and topped with sprinkles!
Are you kidding me with this!? Fudge in a crock pot!? And it’s SO PRETTY!!! Must make.
xo Michael
Just had a craving for fudge. Gonna try this out this weekend.
Hi Julie,
What brand/kind of crock pot do you have? I’m in the market for a new one and there are so many to choose from! Just want a reliable one! Thanks!
I have a CrockPot brand for that reason – it’s nearly 10 years old, reliable and classic. You can find it here. Enjoy!