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This is an unbelievably quick and easy Baileys Fudge recipe! Made just with condensed milk, chocolate and Irish cream liqueur in the microwave, it’s a delicious and impressive festive treat.
My collection of fudge recipes are notoriously simple and speedy, but have big results.
None more so than this festive Baileys Fudge offering. It’s perfect for homemade gifting at Christmas or simply as a festive treat.
With this, the chocolate sets the fudge and the condensed milk adds the sweetness and texture. The Baileys gives that unmistakable hit of delicious Irish cream!
Why you’ll love this Homemade Baileys Fudge recipe
⭐️ No baking – simply melt, mix and set
⭐️ Ready in minutes
⭐️ Impressive handmade gift
Sarah’s Notes
This is not traditional fudge, where you boil and cook cream. This is my really simplified version, which is far less faffy and trust me – the results are fantastic.
I pack the pieces of fudge, fresh from the fridge, into little bags like these cellophane bags. Tie them with some Christmas ribbon for a special something.
You can cook this creamy Baileys Fudge in a microwave or a slow cooker. Of course it’s SO much quicker in a microwave though.
Baileys Fudge Ingredients Notes
- Chocolate – I say this is 3 ingredients, but technically it’s 4 as I use 2 different types of chocolate – milk and dark. I used my favourite Callebaut chocolate for this recipe. It melts so well and really makes a difference to any recipe. When you buy it in bulk (1kg bags at a time) from Amazon it works out to about the same price as supermarket chocolate. A good investment I think as it really does make SUCH a difference
- Condensed milk – Be sure to use condensed milk, NOT evaporated milk or ready made caramel
- Baileys Irish Cream – You can use an Irish cream alternative for this classic too if you prefer
How to make Baileys Fudge
- Break your chocolate into small pieces, place into a large microwavable bowl along with your condensed milk and Baileys.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, then beat well. Repeat once or twice until very thick and smooth.
- Pour into a lined dish. Smooth out and add sprinkles if using. Refrigerate overnight.
- Cut into small cubes and store in the fridge until needed.
How to make fudge in the slow cooker
You can also make this fudge in your slow cooker or crock pot. It will take about 40-50 minutes. Beat regularly. Depending on your particular slow cooker, this may take a little more or less time.
As soon as it’s thick and silky smooth looking, it’s ready. If your mixture looks like it’s a bit lumpy or splitting, you can resolve this by giving it a really really good beating with a wooden spoon. It should soon come together again.
Storing
In the fridge
They will go quite sticky at room temperature so keep them in the fridge.
There doesn’t seem to be any hard and fast rules on this, but I’ve kept it in the fridge 1-2 weeks and it’s been absolutely fine.
It will go really quite firm, so just let it soften a little before eating.
Top Tips
Extras
You can add extra flavourings if you’d like, like this gorgeous vanilla extract (it’s THE best!)
Chocolate mix
I used half milk chocolate and half dark chocolate in the fudge this time – it is really personal preference. Using all milk chocolate gives a really creamy flavour, whereas dark chocolate provides a delicious contrast to the sweetness of the Baileys Irish cream.
Cutting into portions
If the slab is too hard to cut straight out of the fridge, allow it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Be careful when cutting as it may be very hard!
Line the tin
Make sure that you do use baking paper (or parchment as it’s sometimes called) to line the tin. (I like this one, available on Amazon: Bacofoil Baking Parchment.)
Type of tin
Use a fairly small dish to get a nice, deep fudge. (I like this 20x20cm one.)
More Baileys dessert ideas…
FAQs
Fudge is a sweet treat, and the traditional way to make it is to boil sugar, condensed milk and butter. This is a simplified version (that is every bit of good, in my opinion!)
Baileys Fudge is simply a flavouring of this fudge, which is perfect for Christmas time as a treat to yourself or as a delicious homemade gift.
Unfortunately you simply can’t substitute the condensed milk for anything else.
While you could use evaporated milk in place of milk in many situations, evaporated milk and condensed milk are completely different.
Evaporated milk is condensed milk without added sugar, and has an entirely different thickness and texture.
If the fudge is very sticky, cut it up and then return to the fridge on a plate or board lined with baking paper, separating the pieces a little so that the air can get to them. This can help to ‘dry’ the pieces out a little.
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Baileys Fudge {Quick & Easy Recipe}
Ingredients
For the Fudge
- 350 g (12 oz) Dark chocolate, See notes
- 350 g (12 oz) Milk chocolate, See notes
- 397 g (14 oz) Condensed milk
- 150 ml (0.75 cups) Baileys Irish cream
For decoration (optional):
- Sprinkles, Christmas-themed
Instructions
- Break your chocolate into small pieces and place into a large microwavable bowl, along with your condensed milk and Baileys.
- Microwave for 30 seconds then beat well. Repeat once or twice until very thick and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a small dish lined with baking paper. Smooth out and add sprinkles if using.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Cut the fudge into small cubes and store in the fridge until needed.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutritional values are per portion unless otherwise stated.
This post was originally published on November 26, 2018 and updated later to make improvements.
excellent very easy to make
I made the Bailey fudge so good and easy to make thanks for the recipe I did pass it on to my friend.
My fudge did not harden! Why?
Hi Terrie, did you use the mix of dark and milk chocolate?
Qyick and easy to make.
Tastes delicious.
I’ve attempted Bailey’s fudge before with a different recipe and it just never set properly, this recipe is perfect! I got some galaxy decorations from Tesco to sprinkle over it and cannot wait to gift it this week!
What a lovely gift Vanessa!
This is the perfect homemade gift recipe. I’m making a double batch this year!
Just made this for the first time and gave it out to friends and family. Everyone loved it! Although they said they couldn’t taste the Baileys they said it was a delicious dark chocolate fudge and asked for more. I feel I may have done something wrong to not get the taste of the Baileys through so will have to keep making it until I do. Oh well!😆
Delicious! So easy. I’ve been looking for a way to use up some Baileys for a while. So glad I found this. How long will it keep in the fridge (I know, it will be eaten fast!) as I wonder if I can make it well ahead of Christmas. Or would it freeze and defrost ok do you know?
Thank yoj!
I made these after seeing them on Facebook. They were incredible. I will definitely be making them again. Thank you for the recipe.
Ahh so pleased you liked it Maria!