This butterscotch fudge is the ultimate quick and easy treat! With just 3 ingredients and no candy thermometer needed, it’s perfectly creamy and packed with rich, buttery flavor. The best easy dessert for butterscotch lovers!
If you love simple fudge recipes, you’re in for a treat! Don’t miss our Easy Oreo Fudge, Reese’s Fudge or our Peanut Butter Fudge made in the Microwave!
The Best Butterscotch Fudge
Hello Butterscotch Fudge fans, I heard you! When I asked which homemade candy recipe you wanted, your top request was for something fast, with simple ingredients, that required no candy thermometer or cooking on the stovetop, and that could be made with minimal ingredients.
Guess what? This easy fudge recipe features all that and more! It’s sweet and slightly salty with a rich, complex flavor similar to both my white chocolate caramel fudge and classic caramel fudge, but it’s made with butterscotch morsels instead of white baking chips.
Traditional fudge recipes can be tricky because they often require a candy thermometer to get the temperature just right. This 3 ingredient butterscotch fudge recipe skips the fuss, so it’s much more beginner-friendly, and in my opinion, the best!
Butterscotch Fudge Ingredients
- Butterscotch chips: Because it wouldn’t have a butterscotch flavor fudge without them!
- Sweetened condensed milk: Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. The fudge will not set if evaporated milk is used. I prefer Eagle brand, for some reason it always works best for me.
- Salt: You can omit the salt, but just a pinch of salt keeps the fudge from being overpoweringly sweet. Feel free to reduce the salt to ⅛ teaspoon.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Butterscotch Fudge
- Make The Fudge Mixture: Using a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butterscotch morsels, sweetened condensed milk, and salt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. (Image 1)
- Chill: Spread the fudge into the prepared pan – I like to use an 8-inch square baking pan.(Image 2) and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm (Image 3).
- Serve: Slice into 25 servings (5 x 5 slices) before serving (Image 4). Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Butterscotch fudge recipes can be served chilled or at room temperature. Straight from the fridge, fudge is firmer and slightly chewy. Letting the fudge sit out a bit before serving makes it softer and creamier, so each square of fudge butterscotch melts in your mouth even faster!
This easy butterscotch fudge recipe is perfect when you lack the time to bake a treat but need to bring something sweet to a potluck, party, or holiday gathering. It’s also great for homemade gifts during the holiday season.
Tips & Variations
- Prepare the Pan: Prepare an 8×8-inch square pan by lining it with parchment paper and lightly spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Be sure to have a long enough piece to allow enough of the parchment paper to hang over the sides. This will make lifting the fudge out of the pan easier after refrigeration for slicing into individual portions.
- Create Some Crunch: You can add chopped walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or another nut of your choice.
- Customize Your Candy: Customize your batch based on what you’re craving. Fold in mini marshmallows for a gooey texture. Stir in crushed toffee pieces to give it a crunchy texture and added richness. Sprinkle some sea salt on top to enhance the sweet-salty balance. Or add a bit of vanilla to bring a warm, aromatic flavor to the fudge.
- Cut Your Candy: To cut your fudge, use a sharp kitchen knife. Warm the knife by running it under warm water, then dry it off with a towel before slicing.
Proper Storage
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the butterscotch fudge in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Wrap the fudge in waxed paper first, then in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Allow the fudge to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
More Easy Fudge REcipes
I have so many easy fudge recipes for almost any occasion!
If you tried this Butterscotch Fudge Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!!!
Butterscotch Fudge
Ingredients
- 22 ounces (2 11-ounce) packages of butterscotch morsels (chips)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add the butterscotch morsels, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to a medium-sized heat-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
- Evenly spread the butterscotch fudge into the prepared baking dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm. Slice into 25 servings (5 x 5 slices) before serving.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the butterscotch fudge for up to 3 months. Allow the fudge to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- You can add chopped nuts to the fudge and a touch of vanilla extract.
- Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. The fudge will not set if evaporated milk is used.
- You can omit the ¼ teaspoon of salt, but that tiny amount of salt keeps the fudge from being overpoweringly sweet. You can also reduce the salt to ⅛ teaspoon.
- I like to line my pan with parchment paper so I can lift out the fudge and cut it on a cutting board instead of in the pan.
- Be careful not to overcook your fudge or it will become grainy.
Another easy but great recipe. Thank you for sharing !! It turned out great. I just added some silver sprinkles to it for holiday 🙂
I did it I used sweetened condened milk as stated and it’s to soft what happened? can I melt it down and do over?
I had a butterscotch fudge before it was so good
looks so yummy
5
How long do you microwave it?
yummy yummy recipes ✌️✌️
I’ve Butterscotch so much
Is the carbs per piece?
My husband is diabetic but lives butterscotch.
It is per piece, but these are estimates, I would double check with your doctor.
Looks good