Velveeta Chocolate Fudge

Velveeta Chocolate Fudge is a simple treat for the holidays with a wonderful texture and lots of chocolate flavor. You can’t taste the cheese at all but it helps the fudge set up with a wonderful smooth and creamy texture.

Velveeta cheese isn’t just for nachos. You can even make candy with it. Truly delicious candy.

When I serve this Velveeta Chocolate Fudge, I neglect to tell people it is made with Velveeta cheese. Velveeta Fudge sounds a little off-putting. But this is truly one of my favorite easy fudge recipes and I love to make it each year for Christmas.

Velveeta Cheese

You only need 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese for this recipe. Whenever I buy a 16-ounce block of Velveeta cheese to use 8 ounces for something and don’t know what to do with the other 8 ounces, I remember this awesome recipe. This is a recipe that’s been around for years but I think a lot of people are not familiar with it.

Add Some Nuts

Walnuts or pecans are the perfect addition to this easy fudge recipe. Their crunchy texture complements the smooth creaminess of the fudge. Double the amount of nuts if you want lots of nutty flavor or leave the nuts out for a nut-free fudge.

Tips For Making Chocolate Velveeta Fudge

I like to add just a few nuts. One half a cup of either walnuts or pecans. If you want more nuts, double the amount. If you don’t want any nuts, you can leave them out.
The Velveeta cheese not only gives the fudge a great texture, it adds plenty of saltiness. You can use either salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, the fudge will be on the salty side. I actually prefer it that way, but if you are not a huge fan of salty foods, use unsalted butter.

How To Store

Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week. Or you can wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

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Chocolate Velveeta Fudge

Course Dessert

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 12

Servings

Calories 385kcal

Ingredients

2 (16-ounce) boxes powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into pieces so it melts faster
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Place powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl and whisk together.
Line an 8-inch or 9-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the Velveeta and the butter. Once melted, pour into the bowl with the powdered sugar.
Add the vanilla and nuts. Stir well. Transfer to prepared pan . Press it evenly into the pan. Refrigerate until firm and cut into pieces.

Notes

You can use either salted or unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, the fudge will be on the salty side. I actually prefer it that way, but if you are not a huge fan of salty foods, use unsalted butter.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.