Velveeta Fudge

This old-fashioned and tried-and-true recipe for extra creamy chocolate fudge with pecans has a secret ingredient! I’m showing you how to make Velveeta Fudge, and I promise it’s going to be the best fudge you’ve ever had.

I know, it sounds kind of weird to make fudge out of Velveeta cheese. I was skeptical of it myself, but I’m so glad I decided to give it a try.

Velveeta Cheese Fudge is the best chocolate fudge I’ve ever made or eaten before! It’s rich, soft, creamy, and with a wonderful texture that could only come from Velveeta.

I promise that this chocolate fudge does not taste like cheese, but it does taste like sweet milk chocolate, enhanced with a bit of vanilla extract and crunchy pieces of pecans throughout.

Check out my other fudge recipes while you’re here! Pumpkin Spice Fudge is perfect for fall, and Eggnog Fudge is a creamy, spicy holiday treat that everyone loves. If you want to have a lot of fun, make my Puppy Chow Microwave Fudge!

Why You’ll Love This Velveeta Fudge Recipe

1. Easy to Make – I’ll show you how to make this fudge in just minutes on the stovetop, and there’s even a microwave option too!
2. The Smoothest Fudge Ever– You already know that Velveeta has a unique and amazing creamy texture that makes the best macaroni and cheese. Now imagine what that creamy texture can do for chocolate!
3. Fool Proof Chocolate Fudge – Making fudge the traditional way can be tricky, and you may have tried to do it before and ended up with dry or grainy fudge. This recipe is nearly impossible to mess up and comes out perfect and creamy every time.

Ingredients In Velveeta Cheese Fudge

Here’s what you need to make this sweet chocolate treat:

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

• Velveeta Cheese: You need a 12-ounce block of original Velveeta, cut into small pieces.
• Butter: We’ll melt the Velveeta along with 2 sticks of butter. This loosens the mixture and adds the right amount of moisture.
• Powdered Sugar: This type of sugar dissolves quickly and easily into the mix.
• Chocolate Chips: Semisweet chocolate chips are probably already in your cupboard, and they are just sweet enough for this fudge recipe.
• Vanilla Extract: Pure vanilla extract helps to detract from the flavor of the cheese, and elevates the chocolate flavor.
• Pecans: I like the crunch that chopped nuts add to chocolate fudge. You can also use walnuts if you prefer.

How To Make Velveeta Fudge

Start by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or foil, then lightly coat the paper with butter. You want the pan to be ready when you need it!

1. Melt: Place a small saucepan over low-medium heat, and add the cubed Velveeta and butter. Stir until melted and smooth. Then add the chocolate chips, and continue stirring until they are fully melted.

1. Stir: Remove the mixture from the heat, and immediately mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until combined. The fudge will start to set, so if it’s too hard to stir, add a tablespoon of hot water so that you can get the sugar fully incorporated. Fold in the chopped pecans.
2. Spread: Add the fudge mixture to the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
3. Chill: Let the Velveeta fudge chill in the fridge for 3 hours, then remove from the pan and cut into 1-inch squares.

Tips for Making the Best Velveeta Fudge

• Use butter, not cooking spray. Butter tastes better than aerosol sprays, so use it to grease the pan for the fudge.
• Leave some extra parchment paper on the sides of the pan so that the fudge is easy to remove later.
• Work quickly! As soon as you stop heating the cheese mixture, it will start to solidify, so try to mix the powdered sugar in as fast as you can.
• The mixture will be thick. You may need to press it into the pan with your fingers. It’s difficult to get the top completely smooth, so don’t stress too much about that. Just try to get in as even as you can.

How To Make Velveeta Fudge in the Microwave

I find it easier to make this recipe on the stove, since I’m able to constantly stir the Velveeta to melt it evenly, but you can make this recipe using the microwave instead.

1. Add the Velveeta cheese, butter, and chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high power at 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until everything is melted and combined. This will take a few minutes.
2. Add the powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl, then quickly stir the melted mixture into the sugar along with the vanilla extract.
3. Fold in the pecans, and spread the mixture into a prepared baking pan. Chill as directed in the recipe.

How to Store Velveeta Fudge

You can keep chocolate Velveeta fudge for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze cheese fudge. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer container first. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Squares of Velveeta fudge are actually really delicious eaten frozen, straight from the freezer!

Easy Recipes for Holiday Entertaining

The holidays are busy, so you need easy recipes to feed your guests! Try some of these recipes that are perfect for Christmas:

• Holiday Appetizers: Pigs in a Blanket, Ham and Cheese Rolls Ups, Cheeseburger Dip, Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
• Holiday Side Dishes: Cranberry Fluff Salad, Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus Casserole
• Christmas Main Dishes: Garlic Butter Baked Trout, Roasted Turkey Breast, Prime Rib, Honey Baked Ham

Don’t forget to check out all of my Christmas Cookie Recipes, and make yourself a festive Christmas Cocktail – you’ll deserve it after all of that work!

FAQs

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