Take your fudge game up a notch with this rich and easy chocolate rum raisin fudge. Made with sweetened condensed milk and spiced rum-soaked raisins, it’s the perfect treat for gifting or keeping all to yourself!
I have shared some kid friendly valentines day treats with you all, like my rainbow valentines that pairs beautifully with my s’more pops. But, while the kids are busy cutting out paper hearts and handing out lollipops, treat your special someone (or yourself!) to something a little more grown-up.
You are going to fall in love with this rich and creamy rum raisin fudge. It is studded with boozy-soaked raisins for a decadent treat. It’s ridiculously easy to make but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Recipe highlights
- Simple: This fudge is made with sweetened condensed milk making it super easy to whip up and tastes just as good as heavy cream based fudge. My mom, who NEVER bakes anything, easily made a batch of this fudge!
- Texture: Soft and silky, this fudge is creamy and rich. It is not super sweet and has the perfect fudgy chew to it.
- Rum raisin: I soak the raisins in spiced rum for decadent flavor before mixing them into the fudge, giving you one very special and unique bite.
- Easy to Make: Thanks to sweetened condensed milk, this fudge comes together with minimal effort—no candy thermometer required. If my mom (who avoids baking like the plague) can make it, anyone can.
- Perfect Texture: Creamy, soft, and just fudgy enough, this treat has that melt-in-your-mouth quality without being cloyingly sweet.
- Decadent Flavor: Soaked in spiced rum, the raisins add warmth and depth that transforms each bite into something truly special. It’s a grown-up twist on classic chocolate fudge.
- Great for Gifting: This fudge keeps well, travels beautifully, and looks impressive boxed up—perfect for holidays, host gifts, or a little “just because” treat.
Ingredients you need
- Rum: I soak the raisins with spiced rum before mixing them into the fudge. You can use any flavor and variety of rum you like, even my homemade pomegranate spiced rum.
- Raisins: I love the extra chew, flavor and sweetness that the raisins add to this fudge. You can also use dried cranberries or cherries.
- Sweetened condensed milk: I love the ease and texture of fudge made with sweetened condensed milk!
- Chocolate: Your fudge is only as good as your chocolate. I used high quality dark chocolate for this fudge recipe. You can use any variety of chocolate you personally prefer.
- Garnish: I dusted the final pieces of fudge with some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, which is totally optional.
Step by step directions
- Soak the raisins. Combine rum and raisins and let it rest a couple hours to plump up.
- Melt the chocolate. In a double boiler, combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Heat slowly until melty and smooth.
- Add raisins. Reserve some raisins for garnish then stir in remaining raisins and rum until fully combined.
- Chill the fudge. Pour chocolate mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 pan that is lined with parchment paper. Top with reserved raisins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Cut the fudge. Once hardened, dust with some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, if using, and cut into pieces.
Expert tips and recipe FAQs
If you want a thicker fudge, like what I have pictured here, transfer your mixture into an 8-inch loaf pan instead. Be sure to have your parchment paper hang over the edges of your pan for easy lifting after the fudge has set.
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If you like this sweetened condensed milk fudge recipe, you should also try my pomegranate fudge and my Oreo peppermint fudge.
Looking for another sweet treat for Valentine’s Day? Try my white chocolate bark with roses and raisins, my chocolate salted caramel strawberries or my white chocolate valentines day strawberries.
Storing/Freezing Instructions
TO STORE: Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container. It will keep at room temperature for up to two weeks and in the refrigerator for up to one month.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze fudge. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Traditionally fudge is made with a combination of heavy cream, butter and sugar. This is what keeps the fudge soft and easy to chew. You can also make delicious fudge with sweetened condensed milk.
Absolutely! Simply soak the raisins in warm water, orange juice, or even brewed black tea to plump them up without the rum.
Nope! Thanks to the sweetened condensed milk base, there’s no need for a candy thermometer. It’s practically foolproof!
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Chocolate Rum Raisin Fudge
Ingredients
- ¼ cup spiced rum
- ¾ cup raisins
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon powdered sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon cocoa powder optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine rum and raisins. Allow raisins to rest a couple hours to macerate.
- Place a small pot inside a larger pot filled partially with water to make a double boiler. In the top pot, add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips
- Heat the pot over low heat to gently melt the chocolate, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Reserve ¼ cup of raisins for garnish. When the chocolate is completely melted, thick and smooth, stir in the remaining raisins and rum. Stir until fully incorporated and remove from heat.
- Lightly grease and line 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish, gently tapping the dish to smooth out the fudge surface and to remove air bubbles.
- Sprinkle top evenly with reserved raisins.
- Refrigerate fudge for at least 4 hours to set. Lift the paper containing the fudge out of the pan and cut fudge into 1-inch pieces or desired other size. Dip your knife into a glass filled with hot water between slices if it is starting to stick to the fudge.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cocoa powder (optional) and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Written by Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I have been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Let’s cook up something fun!
i love this recipe. I will make it during the holidays so if my family do not want to eat hem it will give me the excuse of not wasting food. To me sugar and chocolate are food. I would also love to have some other dessert recipes.
Thank you so much!
Wishing you a very Happy Peaceful Enjoyable Holidays with your family in advance.
Ha ha! Love this! My mom, who never bakes or makes desserts, makes and loves this fudge recipe, too. Happy Holidays to your family, too!
Fudge is my favorite. This fudge looks extra special. Can’t wait to try it!