Rum Chata Fudge is such an easy fudge recipe that is perfect for all your favorite grown ups. Creamy and full of delicious cinnamon flavor, this fast treat will be a favorite!
Every year around this time I give you a boozy fudge recipe. And every year, you guys go NUTS for it. Like crazy bananas. In 2016, I gave you Baileys Fudge, in 2017 I gave you Jack Daniels Fudge, and in 2018 I gave you Fireball Fudge.
Crazy Bananas.
But I get it guys. Because what is better than an easy fudge recipe? An easy fudge recipe with booze in it.
How Do You Make Easy Fudge?
I have a ton of easy fudge recipes and they come together with two simple ingredients melted together:
- chocolate chips
- sweetened condensed milk
If you are being generous, you can add some vanilla. If you are looking for one such recipe, try my Peanut Butter Fudge.
How do you Make Easy Fudge with Alcohol?
To add alcohol to any fudge recipe, you need to cut out some of sweetened condensed milk and add more chocolate chips to account for the added liquid.
So we add an extra 1/2 cup chocolate chips and cut the sweetened condensed milk to 1 cup or 8 liquid ounces.
What does Rum Chata Taste Like?
Rum Chata was the easy next choice for a boozy fudge. Rum Chata tastes like cinnamon sugar creamy goodness. A little like what the milk at the end of a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch tastes like.
It is perfect for fudge!
A Note On Sweetened Condensed Milk
If your Rum Chata Fudge did not set, you need to come back and read this section.
First, we are using one cup of sweetened condensed milk, which is 8 liquid ounces. (We are talking liquid ounces, not weight.)
I’ve had people tell me this is an “unhelpful” tip because 8 ounces is the same as what is in the can. Guys, this isn’t true. The can has 14 liquid ounces. You need to measure it out.
Another reason your fudge could have not set is because you bought evaporated milk, and not sweetened condensed milk. They are right next to each other in the store. It’s an honest mistake. But one that will ruin this recipe. BUY SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK.
How Much Rum Chata to Use
I’ve made fudge with alcohol using different amounts. This time I went all in with 1/2 a cup. It worked! It resulted in a full on Rum Chata flavor that can’t be beat.
This fudge sets up perfectly and has a delicious creamy texture to it.
Update: Others have not had as good of results as me with 1/2 cup Rum Chata. I suspect that this has to do with variations in brands of white chocolate chips and Sweetened Condensed Milk. To play it safe, I have changed the amount of Rum Chata used to 1/4 cup.
Other Easy Fudge Recipes
As mentioned, I have a million other fudge recipes you can try.
- This Amaretto Fudge is another boozy fudge I love.
- You will absolutely love this Mint Chocolate Fudge.
- And my Spicy Fudge is a great recipe you won’t forget.
If you make this amazing Rum Chata Fudge recipe or any of my other fudges, let me know how it goes for you!
Rum Chata Fudge
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups white chocolate chips (21 ounces)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 8 liquid ounces (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup Rum Chata please see note 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Line an 8 by 8 inch square baking dish with aluminum foil and set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Cook at half power for one minute. Stir very well. Continue cooking in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each one, until smooth. Be careful not to overcook. (You will likely only need 2 minutes total – at most.)
- Add in the Rum Chata and whisk until smooth. It will be chunky at first, but will smooth out as you whisk swiftly.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Allow to cool compltely and set for at least four hours. This recipe is easier to cut if you let it chill in the refrigerator.
- To cut, remove aluminum foil from hardened fudge. Trim off the edges. Cut in half, then in half again to have four equal squares. Cut each quarter into thirds, one way and then the other. Each quarter will give you 9 pieces, for a total of 36 squares.
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- I have had good results with this fudge using 1/2 cup of Rum Chata and I know others have as well. Given that many people have had difficulty with it setting at that amount, I’m changing it to 1/4 cup. I want this recipe to work great for everyone.
- Please make sure you purchase sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. I have had the best luck with Eagle brand (all brands are not all created equal). After you open the can, stir it really well before you measure out 1 cup.
Deb Grant says
I followed the directions to a T, used Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, stirring it in the can before I measured 8 oz. I only used 1/4 c Rum Chata and it did not set up for me. (it tastes great even if it is like eating dough) I did use Toll House white chips. Any ideas on how I can fix this?
I’m so sorry this didn’t work for you. Next time you can try adding more chocolate chips (that I honestly don’t understand why it didn’t set). For this batch, you can simply roll it into balls, and roll those in powdered sugar for truffles.
George says
How about with bourbon?
That would work too if you use the same amount.
Melody says
Great recipe. I used a 1/2 cup of RumChata, measured everything carefully and didn’t over cook the white chocolate. So glad I followed your directions to the letter. Very tasty fudge. Before popping into the fridge to cool I sprinkled gold, red and green sugar crystals over the top for a christmasy look. Thanks for the recipe.
I’m so glad you liked it!
Missy says
I made these for our annual Christmas Eve party and they were delicious! They turned very sticky not as firm as your typical fudge and not ideal as a finger food but I came up with a solution that worked perfectly. I cut the fudge into what turned out to be extremely messy, sticky, sloppy squares and then rolled them in powdered sugar. Next year I’ll just hand roll it into fudge snow balls. Delicious, thank you for sharing this recipe. I gave them 4 stars just because they didn’t firm up as typical fudge should. The taste is definitely 5 stars though!
Sarah De Rycke says
I have made this before, & it turned out amazing!!
I would like to try it with Peppermint Rum Chata instead. Have you tried that?
Would I just use the peppermint extract, or still use the vanilla one.
Just curious before I try this.
Thank you!!
I haven’t tried that, but I think it would be just personal preference.
Meredith says
This tasted great but I had the same problem as others when I added 1/2 cup of Rum Chata instead of 1/4 cup (and I did use Eagle Brand). The texture improves the less liqueur you use. The batch I made with 1/2 cup? I cut it into pieces and put in a tin, and when my brother opened it to try a piece, it looked like Jabba the Hut. LOL!
Debi says
Sugar cookie fudge recipe
I believe you came from my Facebook page where I featured this recipe from another site: https://crayonsandcravings.com/christmas-fudge/
Sheila Cowdell says
Hi do you have nonalcoholic fudge recipes like chocolate & maple
I have lots of fudge recipes, including non-alcoholic. You can find them here: https://www.simplejoy.com/category/recipes/desserts/fudge/
Sheila Cowdell says
Can you please send me a chocolate fudge recipe
You can find it here: Easy Fudge Recipe
Melissa says
I make this fudge every year and it is a HIT!! I have always used 1/2 cup RumChata, but have learned only Ghirardelli chips will set up correctly. Nestle Toll House have never worked for me, they stay a runny mess, regardless of fudge recipe used.
This year I am going to make both RumChata and Tequila Rose (strawberry cream) fudge using this recipe.
I’m so glad you like it!