Dulce de Leche Fudge Recipe

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Updated on 05/26/22
Dulce de Leche Fudge

The Spruce / Kristina Vanni
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 50 mins
Servings: 68 servings
Yield: 1 8-by-8-inch pan
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
75 Calories
5g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 68
Amount per serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 48mg 1%
*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 store-bought or homemade dulce de leche

  • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Dulce de Leche Fudge ingredients

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

    aluminum foil lined baking dish

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

    white chocolate chips, dulce de leche, and butter in a bowl

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

    chocolate mixture in a bowl

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

    melted dulce de leche mixture in a bowl

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  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.

    vanilla and salt added to the mixture in the bowl

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  7. Add the chopped pecans, and stir.

    chopped nuts added to the mixture in the bowl

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

    Dulce de Leche Fudge mixture poured into a baking dish

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

    Dulce de Leche Fudge in a baking dish

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

    Dulce de Leche Fudge cut into pieces on a cutting board

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Storage Tip

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

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