Description
This creamy white chocolate caramel pecan fudge is rich, smooth, and filled with crunchy pecans and swirls of buttery caramel. It is an easy no-bake dessert that feels festive and elegant while requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup soft caramel sauce or melted caramel candies
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, if needed for thinning caramel
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper over the sides for easy lifting.
- Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a medium saucepan.
- Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold the chopped pecans into the fudge mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Warm the caramel sauce slightly until pourable. If needed, stir in heavy cream to thin it.
- Drizzle the caramel over the fudge and use a knife or toothpick to swirl it gently through the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the fudge from the pan, cut into small squares, and serve.
Notes
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans for a different flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm holiday taste.
- Sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before chilling for more texture.
- Use salted caramel for a sweet-and-salty variation.
- Store fudge in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
