Description
Indulgent white chocolate caramel pecan fudge brings luxurious layers of creamy sweetness and nutty crunch to dessert lovers’ dreams. Smooth caramel ribbons and crunchy pecans create a delightful texture you’ll crave with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (510 grams/18 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120 grams/4.2 ounces) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 can (14 ounces/400 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces) caramel sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Meticulously line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless extraction and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Enhance pecans’ flavor profile by gently toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until aromatic and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes. Allow nuts to cool completely.
- Create smooth fudge base by combining white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan, melting ingredients slowly over low heat while continuously stirring to prevent scorching.
- Remove chocolate mixture from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, gently folding in toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Transfer fudge mixture into prepared pan, using a silicone spatula to distribute contents uniformly and eliminate air pockets.
- Artfully drizzle caramel sauce across the surface, then use a knife tip to create elegant marbled swirls, intertwining caramel throughout the white chocolate foundation.
- Carefully place pan in refrigerator and allow fudge to solidify completely, which typically requires 3-4 hours of uninterrupted chilling.
- Once fully set, extract fudge from pan utilizing parchment paper handles, placing on cutting board and slicing into precise, bite-sized squares or rectangles for serving.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Ensure parchment paper covers all sides of the pan for effortless fudge removal and clean cutting.
- Enhance Nutty Flavor: Toasting pecans before adding them intensifies their natural richness and provides a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Control Sweetness: Use dark or semi-sweet caramel sauce for a balanced flavor if the white chocolate feels too sweet.
- Customize Texture: Let fudge sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to achieve a softer, creamier consistency perfect for easy slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg