Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe

You really can’t go wrong with fudge. Everyone loves it! This caramel fudge is so delicious. It is soft and creamy with the perfect amount of caramel. This creamy texture fudge is easy to make with simple ingredients.

With just a few easy steps, anyone can master fudge. It turns out perfectly every time. Give this easy dessert recipe a try. Try these other caramel flavored desserts – Caramel Cheesecake Recipe, Caramel Apple Slices and Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

It is so yummy. The recipe is rich and sweet so a little goes a long way. Fudge is so pretty on a dessert platter or served for special occasions.

However, it is not hard at all to make. You can really enjoy fudge year round. It is so good! Let us know how you like this fudge recipe once you make it.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

Feel free to add in additional ingredients to the fudge to change the flavor and texture.

• Sea Salt
• Caramel Sauce
• Chopped Nuts – Pecans or Walnuts
• Dark Chocolate Chips

How to Make Caramel Fudge

• Step 1 – First, you need an 8X8 baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Don’t skip this step because it makes it much easier to lift out the fudge later.

Step 2 – Second, get out a large saucepan and add the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt.  Heat this mixture on low and stir until all the sugar has been dissolved. 

Step 3 – Next, increase the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture has thickened.  Continue to watch the mixture closely so it does not burn!

Step 4 – Now, remove the mixture form the heat. Once the pan is off the stove, add in the white chocolate melts and keep stirring until all the chocolate chips have melted. 

Step 5 – Finally, pour the mixture into the baking dish you prepared earlier. Let the fudge mixture cool at room temperature and then cover the pan and place in the refrigerator.

• Step 6 – The fudge needs to stay in the fridge for at least 4 hours.  Once set, cut and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Set Fudge – Make sure the fudge has fully set before you cut and serve. If you cut the fudge too soon, it will be messy and not provide clean lines.
• Quality Chocolate – I prefer to use white chocolate melts in this recipe as it melts smoother then white chocolate chips.  If you do not have white chocolate melts, use a high quality white chocolate diced into smaller pieces instead.  
• Melting Chocolate – I recommend making this fudge recipe on the stovetop verses the microwave to prevent the fudge from being grainy so that the brown sugar can be fully dissolved. The sugar is dissolved more easily in this recipe by using the stove top.
• Fudge Tips – For even more tips, learn how to make fudge perfectly every time.
• Prepare Baking Dish – Make sure to line the baking dish with parchment paper so easily cut the fudge and makes cleanup a breeze.

What is a Candy Thermometer?

This is a long thermometer that is used for cooking to measure different stages of cooking. It is often used in making candy so you can measure the temperature of the sugar solution.

You don’t need one for this fudge recipe as it is super easy!

Just follow the instructions closely!

How to Store Leftover Fudge

Fudge needs to be stored inside an airtight container in the refrigerator. Unlike cookies, you don’t want to leave on the counter at room temperature. Fudge goes in the fridge!

See can you freeze fudge to learn how to freeze fudge.