Dulce de Leche Fudge
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making homemade fudge has never been easier, and this dulce de leche version is absolutely irresistible. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have a luxurious treat that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The beautiful thing about this recipe is how simple it really is, combining the rich caramel notes of dulce de leche with smooth chocolate in a way that feels fancy but requires minimal effort. Heavy cream brings wonderful heart healthy fats that keep you satisfied, while the whole thing comes together quickly enough for a last minute gift or dessert. Trust me, once you make this, it'll become your go to fudge recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400granulated sugar
- 200dulce de leche
- 150heavy cream
- 120unsalted butter
- 1vanilla extract
- ½salt
- 250semisweet chocolate chips
- ½baking soda
- 50ghee or vegetable shortening
- 100chopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper and grease it with butter or cooking spray.
Tip: For a clean release
- 2
Combine the sugar, dulce de leche, and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent scorching
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 115°C on a candy thermometer.
Tip: Don't stir during this time.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the butter is melted.
Tip: Be careful, the mixture will bubble up.
- 5
Stir in the chocolate chips until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: If using nuts, stir them in at this point.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or offset spatula to get the job done.
- 7
Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Tip: Cut into squares once it's set.
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