Description
Indulgent caramel fudge melts smoothly on taste buds, promising pure sweet satisfaction. Rich Brazilian chocolate and creamy butter blend perfectly, creating a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Sweet Base:
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (200 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cubed
Syrup and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
Instructions
- Carefully line a square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring excess paper hangs over the edges for convenient extraction later.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and golden syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, creating a rich base for the caramel fudge.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, gently stirring the mixture until sugar completely dissolves and transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually increase heat to trigger a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Continuously stir the mixture for 8-10 minutes, watching for thickening and slight separation from pan edges.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and salt, ensuring thorough integration of flavor enhancers.
- Transfer the molten fudge mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Allow the fudge to cool naturally at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then transfer to refrigerator for complete solidification, approximately 2 hours.
- Once fully set, extract the fudge from the pan using parchment paper overhang. Slice into delicate, bite-sized squares ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir constantly during cooking to avoid grainy texture and ensure smooth, creamy fudge.
- Temperature Matters: Use a candy thermometer for precision, aiming for 236-240°F (soft-ball stage) to achieve perfect consistency.
- Non-Stick Technique: Lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray to make cutting and removing fudge easier.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment by adding chopped nuts, sea salt sprinkle, or swirling in melted chocolate for exciting twists.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg