This potato fudge is rich and creamy like all good fudge should be, but it's made with an ingredient you might not expect - instant potatoes! Weird? Maybe. Delicious? Yes!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- It only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
- It's a super-easy recipe that only takes a few minutes.
- It's rich, creamy, and sweet. The perfect fudge.
Top Tip:
2 hours is the minimum chilling time. For best results, chill overnight.
Ingredients
You'll only need a handful of ingredients to make this easy fudge. See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add Color - A few drops of your favorite color will make this fudge stand out even more.
- Add Treats - Add your favorite chopped-up treats right before pouring this fudge into the pan to set.
- Instant Potatoes - freshly made or leftover mashed potatoes that are blended or whipped until smooth will work instead.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this old fashioned fudge recipe.
Instructions
This easy fudge is ready in just a few minutes and with just a few simple steps. The highlights are below, but you can find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Melt the almond bark.
2: Add the remaining fudge ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
3: Pour into a lined baking dish and add sprinkles.
4: Chill until set, cut into squares, and enjoy!
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 2 weeks in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Store for up to 6 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Make Ahead: This is best made the day before so it has plenty of time to chill.
What to Serve with Potato Fudge
This potato fudge is delicious as part of a larger dessert spread for potlucks and gatherings. It's also delicious with a glass of milk or a cup of tea or coffee.
You can also serve this fudge with other tasty sweet treats like:
Tips
- Be sure to mix your ingredients thoroughly.
- The longer you chill, the better this fudge will be.
FAQ
It's fudge that's made with instant potatoes to achieve the dense, fudgy texture we all love.
The instant potatoes give the fudge that dense, soft texture that is the hallmark of fudge.
Not at all! In fact, if you didn't read it in the recipe, you wouldn't even know they were in there.
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Potato Fudge
Equipment
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8-inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Place white bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring often, until bark is completely melted.
- Add sweetened condensed milk and mashed potatoes.
- Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
- Add sprinkles evenly over top.
- Refrigerate fudge for 2 hours or until it is hardened.
- Cut into pieces and serve.
Nutrition
vixenvena says
Mind Blown. Never thought potatoes could go into fudge but yes, it works really well. I added some dried pineapple and coconut to the fudge. Worried it might taste weird but was really pretty smooth and delicious!
Karin and Ken says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Potato does sound strange but it does work. Honestly I couldn’t believe it either! Thank you for taking the time to comment. You made my day. All the best. Karin
Marta says
I couldn’t believe it Used leftover mashed potatoes and whipped them I couldn’t believe how smooth and creamy this fudge turned out and everyone loved it I still can’t believe it Potato fudge is so tasty I’ll definitely make again Thx KD for another winner
Karin and Ken says
I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as we all do. I encourage everyone to try it! All the best. Karin