Velveeta Fudge
This Velveeta Fudge may sound strange but it is a tried and true fudge recipe. It is a delicious and super creamy chocolate fudge (all made in the microwave!)
A SECRET INGREDIENT FUDGE
The first thing that you probably think of when you hear about Velveeta Fudge is that there is no way that it doesn’t taste like like processed cheese. The beauty of this fudge is that it does not! If no one knew that Velveeta was added to this recipe, they wouldn’t even be able to tell. The texture of Velveeta actually helps this fudge become creamy. If I don’t make this every year for friends and family, there is a revolt! Everyone who I have served it to (knowing about the Velveeta or not) loves it!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
No. If you don’t like or don’t want to use Velveeta then this recipe is not for you. Regular cheese won’t work. It doesn’t melt and incorporate the same way, so do not substitute. It won’t work with this particular recipe. However, you can actually make your own Homemade Velveeta.
I prefer to use an unsweetened chocolate bar since there is powdered sugar added and I don’t want it to be overly sweet.
At least 3 hours (in the refrigerator). You just can’t rush when making fudge.
You can use other nuts such as walnuts or almonds. Or you can leave them out completely.
Yes fudge can be frozen. Place in a freezer container or freezer-safe ziptop bag and it will last in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator. If not freezing, fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for two weeks.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- Velveeta processed cheese – you need full fat – not the 2%. The fat is really what helps to make this fudge super creamy.
- salted butter – you can use unsalted but there is very little salt in salted butter and it helps to just very slightly cut the overall sweetness.
- unsweetened chocolate squares – I just use Baker’s brand unsweetened chocolate. It comes in squares that you break apart. They sell it in 4 ounce packages (each square is one ounce.) So you would need to pick up two packages since you’ll need 6 ounces for this recipe.
- powdered sugar – if you are measuring the powdered sugar out of a bag, do not pack the powdered sugar into the measuring cup or you may end up with too much powdered sugar.
- pecans – if you don’t like pecans, leave them out or switch out for walnuts or another nut you prefer.
- vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE VELVEETA FUDGE:
Line a 9×13 baking dish with foil or parchment and spray with non-stick spray. In a medium microwave safe bowl melt together the Velveeta, butter and chocolate in 30 second intervals until all melted. Stir until well combined and smooth. Using an electric mixer add the powdered sugar to the melted chocolate, a little at a time, until all incorporated. Then add in the vanilla.
Once everything is combined just use a spoon to stir in the pecans. Pour all the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Once firm, cut into 1 inch pieces and serve!
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Originally published: December 2021
Republished: March 2025
Velveeta Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Velveeta processed cheese, cut into cubes (full fat – not 2%)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, broken up into chunks
- 2 (16 ounce) boxes powdered sugar (8 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil or parchment and spray the parchment with non-stick spray (this is just to make doubly sure nothing sticks at all.)
- In a medium microwave safe bowl melt together 12 ounces Velveeta processed cheese, cut into cubes, 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter and 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, broken up into chunks in 30 second intervals until all melted. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Using an electric mixer add the powdered sugar (a little at the time) to the melted chocolate mixture until it is all incorporated. Then add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Once everything is combined just use a spoon to stir in 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- Pour all the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Once firm, cut into 1-inch pieces and serve!
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Notes
- You can use any nuts that you’d like.
- This can be frozen, see my tips above.
- This makes a large batch, you can halve if you like and place in a 9-inch pan.
- Velveeta usually comes in 16 ounce blocks, so you’ll be using 3/4 quarters of that size block.
- Unsweetened chocolate squares (like Baker’s brand) can be found in the baking aisle of your grocery store. They are usually sold in 8 ounce boxes and inside they are individually wrapped in 1 ounce squares so just count out 6 for this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
This was a hit at my work party. And it made so much I only took half so I got to keep the other half at home, yum! I do have a question though: The recipe says to add the vanilla extract at the end. I found this difficult because once I put all the powdered sugar in it was already stiff and hard to mix in the vanilla. Next time I make it do you think it would it be ok to mix the vanilla in before the powdered sugar?
Ok, you got me with this one LOL. I was a skeptic but it actually works. It is so smooth and creamy and tastes nothing like Velveeta when it is done. Really good and really simple!
This worked great for me! My mom used to make it but I never had a recipe. Reminded me of my childhood thank you!
This turned out far better than I thought but I trust your recipes Brandie so I had to go for it! You truly do not taste the Velveeta at all but it adds a wonderful creaminess. No one knew at all – ha! Thank you!
Did not expect it to be this good.
Love this recipe it’s so good.
So surprisingly good & yummy!
This was so good! My granny used to make this and no one had the recipe. This tastes just like what she used to make – thank you SO much!
Bakers, I found semi sweet in 4 0z package. How do I figure that in doing half of the fudge?
I just noticed you said could half the recipe
Can I use 8×8 or 9×9 dishes
Rich, creamy, smooth and delicious fudge. Very, very easy to make! My go to recipe from here on out!
This recipe is easy to make and very delicious!!
Yes, this might sound weird but my late mother-in-law made this and gave it as gifts for decades. Her daughter’s are passing on the tradition, as they are truly delicious.
Replying to my own comment: I just noticed the misplaced apostrophe. Ugh.
I love this! I’m a sap when it comes to Christmas traditions so I always love hearing about recipes or traditions that get passed down in the family!!
When I was a little girl me and my MawMaw made this together in the winter and she gave it as gifts along with several other kinds of candies. If you think the ingredients are weird – just try it – it is so good and creamy! You don’t taste the Velveeta.