Easy Smartie Fudge With Milk Chocolate

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This easy Smartie fudge is packed full of chocolate flavour. It's super easy to make with just 3 ingredients- milk chocolate, condensed milk and colourful candy-coated Smarties!

pile of fudge with chocolate smarties on top

Whether you're looking for a quick birthday party dessert or an easy bake sale treat, this fudge is just the thing! It's made with just 3 ingredients and is packed full of Nestle chocolate Smarties.

If you like this Smartie fudge recipe, make sure to check out my other recent fudge recipes: Milky Bar fudge, Kinder fudge, Crunchie fudge and M&M fudge. They are just as easy and just as delicious!

Ingredients you'll need

Here's everything you need to make this recipe:

Milk chocolate: Milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate is the main ingredient for Smarties fudge. You can use any type of chocolate you like. Even the super cheap supermarket-brand chocolate bars will work well if you melt them at a low temperature.
Condensed milk: Condensed milk is what turns a block of chocolate into fudge! Make sure to use the sweetened kind of condensed milk as it already contains all the sugar you need. You'll need 1 can or 397g (14oz) for this recipe.
Chocolate Smarties: Nestle Smarties are the star of this recipe. You can add them inside and on top of the fudge, to create wonderful texture and colour. Smarties are also great for fudge because you can really taste all of the different flavours once they're in there! You'll need 1 share-sized bag for this recipe, which is 105g or approximately 3.7oz.

Equipment

8-inch square baking tin: An 8x8-inch tin is just what you need for this recipe. It's the perfect size, giving your fudge a nice height, and you can get up to 30 small fudge squares out of it. Feel free to use a different size of tin if you like, such as a loaf tin or an 8x10 tin.
Baking paper: Baking paper or parchment paper will stop the fudge from sticking to your tin. It's very important to line your tin so don't skip this step!
Heatproof bowl: Use a heatproof bowl whenever you're heating ingredients for fudge. I recommend a glass or stainless steel bowl but make sure to double-check that it's safe for microwaving/heating.
Saucepan: A saucepan is required if you are using a double boiler to heat your fudge ingredients (I highly recommend you do so). The saucepan should be slightly smaller than your heatproof bowl so that the bowl can sit comfortably on top without touching the water in the saucepan.
Wooden spoon: When using a hard mix-in such as Smarties, a wooden spoon is the best tool for the job! It's also great for spooning the thick fudge mixture out into the tin.
Silicone spatula: A silicone spatula will stop the fudge from sticking when you're trying to press it down into the tin. When using metal or wooden spoons, the fudge can drag around the tin and be difficult to pat down evenly. A rubber or silicone spatula is my secret tool for this part!
Sharp knife: And lastly, you'll need a sharp knife in order to cut your fudge once it's set.

How to make Smartie Fudge

Step 1: Prepare your tin in advance to save time later. Line an 8-inch tin with baking or parchment paper.

Step 2: To a large heatproof bowl, add 450g of milk chocolate (broken into pieces) and 1 tin of sweetened condensed milk (397g).

Step 3: Place the bowl on top of a saucepan of simmering water over low heat on the stove to create a double boiler.

Step 4: Gently stir the mixture until it becomes thick and glossy and the chocolate has melted fully. Remove it from the heat.

Step 5: Stir half a bag of Nestle Smarties (approximately 50g) into the fudge mixture. Then transfer it to your lined tin and press it down into place.

Step 6: Top with the rest of the bag of Smarties and gently press them in using your fingers to help them stick.

Step 7: Refrigerate your Smarties fudge for 2 hours until firm to the touch. Remove it from the tin, peel the baking paper off from the bottom, cut into squares and enjoy!

Top tips

Use milk chocolate for the best flavour. It pairs very nicely with the Smarties!
The fudge will start to set once you remove it from the heat so make sure to work quickly when adding the Smarties.
Use a rubber or silicone spatula to pat the Smartie fudge into the tin, to prevent it from sticking or dragging around.
If you're struggling to cut the fudge into slices, you can warm your knife by dipping it into boiling water and drying it immediately before using.

FAQ

What are Smarties in the UK?

UK Smarties and US Smarties are a little different. UK Smarties are round pieces of milk chocolate with a colourful candy coating. In the US, they are a type of tablet candy, similar to Swizzels Fizzers in the UK.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting?

The reason for 3-ingredient fudge not setting is either that it wasn't heated for long enough or you didn't let it cool for long enough. The mixture should be heated until it's thick and glossy and the chocolate has melted fully. I recommend setting it in the fridge, which can take up to 2 hours.

How long will Smarties fudge last for?

This fudge will last for up to two weeks. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, Smartie fudge freezes really well. Pop the pieces into airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to eat it, it can be defrosted at room temperature or for a little longer in the fridge. Do not refreeze.

3 squares of smartie fudge on top of one another

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