Dulce de Leche Fudge

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Sweet Book of Candy Making Elizabeth LaBau
Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Elizabeth LaBau
Updated 12/11/19
Dulce de Leche Fudge

The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau
  • Total: 50 mins
  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yield: 1 8x8 pan (49 1-inch servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
5105 Calories
312g Fat
533g Carbs
67g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 8x8 pan (49 1-inch servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 5105
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 312g 400%
Saturated Fat 151g 757%
Cholesterol 343mg 114%
Sodium 1860mg 81%
Total Carbohydrate 533g 194%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 499g
Protein 67g
Vitamin C 14mg 70%
Calcium 2086mg 160%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 3277mg 70%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

 Dulce de Leche Fudge is a fast and easy microwave fudge recipe with big flavor and a short ingredient list. This recipe may be basic, but the taste is not! It's and rich and creamy fudge, with a deep, caramelized taste from the dulce de leche. You can either buy dulce de leche at the store ​or make your own with this easy Dulce de Leche recipe. You'll want your dulce de leche to have a texture similar to sweetened condensed milk, meaning it is a thick, slow-flowing liquid. 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups

    white chocolate chips

  • 14 ounces dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 tablespoons

    butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans (toasted, coarsely chopped)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Prepare an 8x8 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, dulce de leche, and butter.

  4. Microwave the chips in 30-second increments, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent the chocolate from scorching.

  5. Continue to cook and stir until the white chocolate is melted and the fudge is smooth.

  6. Add the vanilla and salt, and stir them in. If at any time it appears that the butter has separated (with an oily sheen on top of the candy) whisk vigorously until it comes back together.

  7. Add the chopped pecans, and stir them in.

  8. Scrape the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.

  9. Place the fudge in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.

  10. Once set, use a large sharp knife to cut it into 1-inch squares and serve at room temperature.

  11. Store Dulce de Leche Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

  12. Serve and enjoy!

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