The problem with not being able to resist a bargain when you see it, is that you inevitably end up with things you a. forget about b. you don’t need or c. you end up with waaay too many. When I did a recent stocktake of the pantry I was a little shocked to discover a total of 14 Mars Bars hidden in various places so I knew I needed to turn them into something before the urge to start eating them began. I decided to adapt my easy Chocolate Malteser Fudge recipe and turn it into three ingredient Mars Bar Fudge.
Thanks to having a well stocked pantry I had already had the remaining two ingredients on hand – condensed milk and milk chocolate.
This fudge recipe is REALLY simple, all you need to do is melt the chocolate and condensed milk before stirring in cut up Mars Bar pieces – yep it’s that easy.
Three Ingredient Mars Bar Fudge
Ingredients
- 400 g of Milk Chocolate
- 395 g tin of condensed milk
- 4 x Mars Bars
Instructions
- Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper - make sure you leave plenty of paper hanging over the sides to help you remove the fudge once it has set.
- Roughly chop the Mars Bars into pieces and set aside until needed.
- Pour the condensed milk into a medium saucepan over low heat and add the milk chocolate - which has been broken into squares.
- Cook condensed milk and chocolate mixture and stir regularly until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients have combined.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped up Mars Bars before quickly stirring through.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared tin and place in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours (preferably overnight) to set.
- Remove the set fudge from the fridge and cut into squares.
Mars Bar Fudge Thermomix Instructions
- Break the Mars Bars in half and place in the Thermomix bowl and chop of 3 seconds on speed 5. Transfer into a new bowl and set aside until needed.
- Break the milk chocolate into pieces and place in the Thermomix bowl.
- Add the condensed milk and cook for 10 minutes, 100 degrees on speed 3.
- Add the Mars Bar pieces and mix for 20 seconds on reverse, speed 1.
- Working quickly, pour the fudge into the prepared pan and place in the fridge for 4 hours (preferably overnight) to set.
- Remove fudge from the fridge and cut into small pieces.
Both of the boys were keen to help me out with this recipe, and our big boy was very excited to help me take the photos, although I had to decline his suggestion to put a couple of pieces into the back of one of his trucks!
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Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
Yes, I love a bargain, I love Mars Bars and I love fudge! Unfortunately there is no way I would ever “forget” about a Mars Bar in the cupboard. It would be calling my name!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
I had to come over and check out this recipe after seeing it on Insta! Talk about delicious! I am a total sucker for bargains ESPECIALLY when it comes to junk food. I’d be such a healthy eater otherwise! lol
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Are you kidding me?? Why oh why can’t I live around the corner! I would absolutely gobble this up! Amazing!!!
[email protected] says
Oh my lord!
What have you done? This is amazing Lauren and only 3 ingredients, I heart you even more now lovely lady xx
Louise from Delishogram says
I love a bargain but I have never found 14 mars bars in my pantry. I never find any chocolate in my pantry….my hubby finds plenty of empty wrappers in my car though 😉
I love this recipe, so simple and delish!
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Claire Chadwick: Mum's Closet Blog says
YUM! I’ve added this to our school holiday to-do list!
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to eat this one!
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Bec @ The Plumbette says
Yum!! I might make this one with the girls. I can’t believe you had all those mars bars hiding in your pantry! They wouldn’t last with me!
Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy says
OMG how could you forget about mars bars in your cupboard! Mine wouldn’t last a few days!
Mel B says
Forgotten Mars Bars do not happen in this household, but I KNOW hubby will love this recipe! I’ll be in the good books 🙂
Jacky M says
This recipe looks fantastic! Do you have to boil the milk/chocolate or just heat it until the chocolate is melted? A friend told me it wouldn’t “set” unless it is boiled for a while? I’m not great at making fudge so I thought I would ask before I give it a try 🙂
Lauren says
Hi Jacky, I only ever cook the chocolate/condensed milk until the chocolate has melted and the ingredients have combined. This is a soft fudge and it will still have a little give to it when cut. I hope this helps 🙂
Jacky M says
Thanks so much! I’m planning to make it tomorrow. 🙂
Danni says
Tried this one out, but even after leaving in the fridge overnight, it still hadn’t hardened 🙁
I suspect that this might be because the Cadbury Milk Chocolate here in Australia has different ingredients so that it doesn’t melt in our hot climate during transport.
It has ended up more like a chunky mousse – the flavour is delicious though!
Lauren says
Hi Danni,
I’m glad you can still enjoy the fudge even though it hasn’t set properly for you. I’m also from Australia too (Brissy girl!) and find that the fudge doesn’t set rock hard overnight, it still has a little give to it and is more like a soft fudge.
Samantha Stewart says
How cute is your little helper! Haha would love to see the fudge in the back of his truck lol
I have an ever expanding list of favourite recipes of yours! I have never made fudge before but I think I will have to give this a try!
Lauren says
Haha, he is VERY enthusiastic! You will LOVE this fudge – so easy!
margaret says
Just made these and the texture was perfect! The sweetened condensed milk came in a 300ml can, and, not wanting to open another can for the extra 95ml, thought I would risk just adding the 300ml. It turned out nice and firm and was still easy to cut. Also, as I had a lot of unsweetened squares of cholocate on hand, and the mars bars and milk are already very sweet, the flavor was perfect too. Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe!
Lauren says
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it Margaret! That’s really handy to know about the condensed milk amount, I’ll have to remember that. Thanks so much for your feedback x
fiona says
Made this with dark chocolate and maltesers……yum…a grown up version which is delicious.And this recipe gives lots of pieces so perfect for gifts too.
Lauren says
That sounds great! Merry Christmas x
Judith Clark says
Can I do this in my slow cooker as this is how I make my fudge all the time. it look’s so delicious & yummy off to my local IGA for some mars bars I do have heaps of different chocolate in my freezer but no mars bars unfortunately do U need to let it cool a bit be4 adding the mars bars?
Lauren says
Hi Judith, I’ve never tried making this fudge in a slow cooker before so I’m not sure how it would go. It only needs to cook for around 8 – 10 minutes and it’s a good idea to add the mars bars straight away as the fudge does start to set quite quickly. I hope that helps xx
Judith Clark says
Turn out pretty good Lauren & yes did it in my slow cooker miss teen couldn’t wait to try it I’d post a photo but not sure how to put it up on ur site tho
Lauren says
That’s great Judith! You can always email it through to me: [email protected]
Kat says
how long will this keep once its made and set please??
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Kat, It should last up to 10 days in the fridge 🙂
Ryan Gianos says
Hello,
This recipe looks great and easy to make as well, thank you for posting.