Description
Indulgent white chocolate caramel pecan fudge beckons with rich, creamy layers of sweet sophistication. Luxurious pecans and silky caramel meld together, creating a dessert that will transport you to dessert paradise with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan, ensuring edges are fully covered for effortless fudge removal.
- Create a double boiler or use low heat to gently melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk, stirring continuously until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove melted chocolate mixture from heat and fold in caramel sauce, introducing chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, blending until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the creamy fudge mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce across the top, creating decorative swirls using the tip of a knife or spoon.
- Chill the fudge in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or until firm and set, allowing flavors to meld and texture to solidify.
- Remove fudge from refrigerator, lift out of pan using parchment paper edges, and slice into precise, bite-sized squares using a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled and store remaining fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Line the pan carefully, ensuring parchment paper covers all sides for effortless fudge removal and clean cutting.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for a smoother, richer flavor that melts more consistently.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the caramel sauce and white chocolate chips.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain its creamy texture and prevent hardening.
- Create variations by swapping pecans with other nuts like almonds or adding a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg