Jersey Shore Fudge By Kelly Miller • April22,2014 • Updated January 17, 2022 • 14 Comments 3.2K Jump to Recipe This recipe for Jersey Shore Fudge is a classic stove top fudge recipe loaded with chopped walnuts. One of my favorite treats to enjoy while at the Jersey Shore! Growing up in Philadelphia, every single one of my friends went down the New Jersey Shore for vacation in the summer. Honestly, it wasn’t a matter of “if” you were going down the shore, but when and to what beach! Our favorite Jersey beach as a kid was always Wildwood. The boardwalk was enormous and a lot of the hotels had a real fun retro feel. I was really into dance school as a kid, and we would actually perform our routines on the Wildwood boardwalk. I used to half complain that we had to “work” while we were on vacation, but I was seriously having the time of my life! Now as an adult, and a complete foodie, our favorite beach is Ocean City. It’s quiet and perfect for families with young children, and the seafood – oh my word, the seafood! New Jersey is known for their amazing produce, but seriously the seafood restaurants down the shore are just amazing. We have our favorites in Ocean City and Cape May, but with 130 miles of beaches in New Jersey I’m sure there are many more to discover. I just learned that there are over 46 wineries along six wine trails throughout New Jersey, so that is definitely on my to do list this summer! It really is not summer vacation down the shore without salt water taffy and, of course, FUDGE! I remember always hitting our favorite fudge shop on the boardwalk as our last activity before heading home. Usually someone in our family back home wanted us to pick up some fudge for them! Usually, the workers stand outside the shops and you can sample the different flavors before you buy. This fudge recipe is the closest I can get to replicating that amazing fudge taste from down the Jersey Shore! Jersey Shore Fudge This recipe for Jersey Shore Fudge is a classic stove top fudge recipe loaded with chopped walnuts. One of my favorite treats to enjoy while at the Jersey Shore! No ratings yet Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for jersey shore fudge Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 10 minutes minutes Servings: 24 servings Calories: 433kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips▢ 12 oz milk chocolate chips▢ 14 oz marshmallow creme▢ 4 1/2 cups sugar▢ 12 oz can evaporated milk▢ 2 tablespoons butter▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt▢ 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts InstructionsIn a large mixing bowl, combine both chocolate chips.Empty marshmallow cream over top of the chips, and set aside.In a large pot (I use my pasta pot), stir together sugar, milk, butter, and salt.Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.Continue boiling 7 minutes, stirring constantly.Remove from heat, and pour mixture over chocolate and marshmallow creme in mixing bowl.Beat with a hand mixer until chocolate is completely melted and marshmallow creme is well mixed.Gently fold in walnuts.Spread fudge into a 9 x 13 baking dish lined with wax paper. I like thick fudge, so I use a 9 x 9 dish and a loaf pan.Allow fudge to cool completely on the counter, then slice into squares.Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. NutritionCalories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 3.2K
DessertForTwo says April 23, 2014 at 12:33 pm This sounds great! I'm ready for a piece and a vacation! Reply
DebC919 says April 23, 2014 at 12:50 pm I'm liking the idea of using both milk and semi-sweet chocolate! Sounds really good. I actually live about 8 miles from LBI. However, I've never been a sun 'n sand kinda gal. Lol…I do enjoy the boardwalks at times – so sad about Seaside, right? We do have a party to attend at Point Pleasant this summer, so that will be fun. Thanks for a great recipe! Reply
Jaren says April 23, 2014 at 6:15 pm I love homemade fudge, and I really like how the recipe is simple! Reply
Kelly Miller says April 23, 2014 at 6:56 pm I actually agree with you Deb! I get pretty bored of just sitting on the beach after about one day, that's one of the reasons why I like going down the shore. I love the shopping on the boardwalk and of course the food, haha! Reply
Kelly Miller says April 23, 2014 at 6:57 pm You and me both! I SO need a vacation right about now! 🙂 Reply
Food Done Light says April 24, 2014 at 12:26 am Reminds me of my childhood. I was born in New Jersey and lived there on and off. We were at the shore last year before the big storm. So nice to relive it. Reply
Kimberlee Gibson says April 24, 2014 at 3:30 am I love homemade fudge. I use my grandmas recipe which is similar to this but does not have the milk chocolate chips. Thanks for sharing – look forward to trying it. Reply
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says April 24, 2014 at 12:18 pm It's so funny how things change from childhood to adulthood. We used to always hit Wildwood, too. The boardwalk, the beach, the town. Now, I have no desire to walk 5 miles across burning sand to get to the ocean. Island Beach State Park for me! And of course, fudge. Now that takes me back to childhood. It looks so delicious! Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says April 24, 2014 at 2:06 pm Kim, oh my goodness that Wildwood beach is long and hot! I'd have to listen to kids complaining the whole time now, that's why we go to Ocean City. 😀 Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says April 24, 2014 at 2:07 pm Thanks so much Kimberlee – I hope you enjoy it! Reply
George Morris says December 22, 2018 at 8:26 pm Thank you for the wonderful recipe it was easy to follow and came out really well! Especially for my first time making fudge, again thank you! Reply
Kelsey says October 20, 2021 at 2:39 am Can I skip the walnuts? I love walnuts but we didn’t get that kind growing up Reply