Description
Creamy pumpkin fudge bliss whispers autumn’s sweet embrace, melding rich spices with silky texture. Delightful squares deliver comfort and warmth, inviting you to savor seasonal indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) light brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) canned pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 7 ounces (198 g) marshmallow creme
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage and lightly coating with butter for easy release.
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, and pumpkin puree in a medium saucepan, stirring consistently over medium heat to create a uniform mixture.
- Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil, maintaining constant agitation for approximately 10 minutes until the temperature reaches precisely 234°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and incorporate white chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Transfer the molten fudge into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Allow the fudge to cool naturally at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or expedite the process by refrigerating for approximately 1 hour until completely solidified.
- Once fully set, extract the fudge from the pan using the foil edges and slice into delicate, bite-sized cubes for serving.
Notes
- Precision Matters Use a reliable candy thermometer to ensure the exact 234F temperature, which is crucial for achieving the perfect fudge consistency.
- Smooth Technique Stir constantly while heating to prevent sugar from burning and create a silky, even texture throughout the fudge.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap white chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives and use coconut milk instead of evaporated milk for a vegan-friendly version of this seasonal treat.
- Storage Hack Store the fudge in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, maintaining its creamy texture and rich pumpkin flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg