Pumpkin Fudge

This Pumpkin Fudge is sure to become a family favorite dessert! A no-bake recipe that’s incredibly easy to make and is totally customizable. We’re using real pumpkin puree along with just a few other pantry ingredients. Perfect for an easy holiday dessert or a last minute get together.

pumpkin fudge cut into squares and stacked on a black plate

Why We Love This Pumpkin Fudge Recipe

Not only is this Pumpkin Fudge super creamy and ridiculously delicious, it’s so easy to make even your kids can get it ready for you. We love an easy dessert recipe that can be made ahead of time for parties and holidays.

  • Make Ahead Dessert Recipe: You can make this fudge a day or two in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready for dessert.
  • Fall Vibes & Pumpkin Flavors: Because we’re using real pumpkin puree in this recipe, the pumpkin flavor really shines through.
  • Customizable: We drizzled the top of this fudge with white and dark chocolate, but you can leave it plan or add sprinkles or chocolate chips – anything you want!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Only 6 ingredients and you’re on your way to a delicious pumpkin fudge. To make it even easier, you can use pumpkin pie spice instead of the rest of the spices listed. For a complete list of ingredients and amounts needed, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

ingredients for making pumpkin fudge
  • Pumpkin Puree: Not pumpkin pie filling, unsweetened pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling would be too sweet in this recipe along with the other ingredients.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk: There’s not really a substitute available for this ingredient, you can find it in the baking aisle.
  • White Chocolate Chips: Any brand you like, a higher quality brand will melt down a little smoother, but really any kind will do.
  • Vanilla Extract: Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Spices: We like cinnamon and ground nutmeg, if you don’t have those avaialable you can also use pumpkin pie spice.

How To Make

You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make this fudge recipe! Literally only 5 minutes and it’s ready to pop in the refrigerator.

melted chocolate chips with pumpkin puree and other ingredients in a bowl
  • Add milk and chocolate chips to a large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and then microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vanilla extract and nutmeg.
fudge in a baking dish before going into the refrigerator
  • Pour into a greased 8″ x 8″ dish and smooth out the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares and serve. Drizzle with chocolate, garnish with more chocolate chips or sprinkles or leave as is.

Variations

To put your own twist on this pumpkin fudge recipe, you can add to or swap out some of the ingredients. Try using pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, or a combination of all three.

We like to use white chocolate chips to keep the flavor mild and let the pumpkin flavor shine through, and also for the coloring. But you can decorate the top however you like! Here’s where you can add some dark or milk chocolate chips, holiday themed sprinkles, marshmallows or drizzles of chocolate like we have here.

a piece of fudge on a black plate with a white pumpkin

Here’s Some More No Bake Dessert Recipes

Print

Pumpkin Fudge Recipe

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

This Pumpkin Fudge recipe only takes 5 minutes to make! A super easy, no-bake dessert that has real pumpkin puree for the perfect fall flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • (2) 12 ounce bags white chocolate chips
  • 8 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (alternately, you can substitute pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg)

Instructions

  1. Add the chocolate chips and the milk to a large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chips are melted and smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vanilla extract and nutmeg.
  2. Pour into a greases 8″ x 8″ dish and smooth out the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting, the fudge will be harder the longer it stays in the refrigerator.
  3. Garnish with melted chocolate, chocolate chips, marshmallows, sprinkles or leave plain.

Recipe Notes

Store: Store the fudge in an air tight container or resealable bag for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Freeze: Cut the fudge into squares and then place into a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Leave a Reply

Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

Cocktails and Drinks

Side “Bar”

Try some of the cocktails and drinks we’re mixing up this week!

VISIT THE COCKTAIL BAR