Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Fudge (Chocolate Cheese Fudge)
Grandma’s secret ingredient fudge is the best chocolate cheese fudge ever. Smooth, creamy and dotted with pecans, this easy chocolate will wow everyone who tries it with its rich flavor.
My grandma was an absolute wiz in the kitchen.
Her meals and treats were the absolute best, but she always found ways to make things easier.
But you’d never know it by tasting her food.
It always tasted like she had worked really hard in the kitchen.
This fudge for example tastes like the fudge you’d find in a candy shop at the beach, and you’d never know it’s so quick and easy to make.
You’d also never guess the secret ingredient is a block of Velveeta cheese!
What is cheese fudge?
Cheese fudge has a similar consistency to traditional fudge but it relies on processed cheese like Velveeta for its structure instead of marshmallow or condensed milk.
What does chocolate cheese fudge taste like?
I know this combination may sound a little odd if you’ve never heard of it before, but trust me, it’s delicious!
The Velveeta addition is mild and creates a fudgy chocolate cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Butter– Unsalted is best.
- Velveeta– Don’t substitute a different type of cheese product or it won’t be as smooth.
- Powdered sugar– Make sure not to use granulated or the fudge will be grainy.
- Cocoa powder– Any kind of cocoa powder you have.
- Vanilla extract– Real vanilla extract works best.
- Pecans– Both chopped pecans and pecan halves. You can omit them if you don’t like them or are allergic.
How to Make
To make this treat, line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
Then, melt the butter and Velveeta together on medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth.
Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a large bowl.
Once the cheese mixture is melted, pour it into the bowl with the cocoa mixture.
Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well to combine everything.
Then fold in the chopped pecans.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan and gently push the pecan halves onto the top of the fudge if desired.
Cover and allow it to chill in fridge for at least 4 hours.
Cut and serve.
Enjoy!
Do I need to store cheese fudge in the fridge?
Yes, I would store this in the fridge even after it sets simply because it contains cheese.
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Tips and Tricks
- You could switch out the pecans for walnuts or almonds if you prefer.
- Use a higher quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Don’t skip chilling the fudge. This step allows it to set properly.
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Grandma’s secret ingredient fudge is the best chocolate cheese fudge ever. Make it and enjoy!
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Chocolate Cheese Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 8 oz velveeta cheese
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup pecan halves optional
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper; set aside
- Melt together butter and velveeta until smooth on medium low heat, stirring frequently
- Meanwhile, mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl
- Once the cheese mixture is melted, pour it into the bowl with the cocoa and powdered sugar, along with the vanilla extract and stir well to combine everything
- Fold in the chopped pecans, then press the mixture into the prepared pan
- Press pecan halves onto the top of the fudge if desired, then allow to chill in fridge for at least 4 hours
Nutrition
It’s a wonderful tasty fudge, but I got my recipe from the 2007 Paula Deen ‘Christmas with Paula Deen’ Cookbook.
Two years ago, I made this for a retro party without ever tasting it. I figured I’d be bringing the whole pan back home. Nope! Those people ate every lick and stitch of it. I finally tasted it when I cleaned the pan out. It’s worth for for the next pot luck.