Salted Caramel Fudge
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Salted Caramel Fudge is a rich, indulgent confection that combines sugar, heavy cream, butter and caramel sauce with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated sweet treat. This recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook, making it ideal for anyone craving homemade fudge without spending hours in the kitchen. Optional chopped nuts add extra texture and flavour for those who prefer them.
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Ingredients
- 800 gsugar
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 1sea salt
- 120 gcaramel sauce
- 60 mlunsalted milk
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 20flaky sea salt
- 100chopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, 120ml of water, and flaky sea salt. Place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature.
- 2
Bring the mixture to 300°F (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally.
Tip: Avoid stirring too vigorously, as this can cause the sugar to crystallize.
- 3
Remove from heat and carefully whisk in butter until melted.
Tip: Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble up.
- 4
Whisk in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
Tip: The mixture will thicken and form a sticky ball.
- 5
Stir in caramel sauce, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Use an immersion blender to smooth the mixture, if desired.
- 6
Pour the mixture into a lined or greased 20cm x 20cm baking dish.
Tip: Tap the dish gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 7
Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
Tip: This should take about 2-3 hours, depending on the temperature.
- 8
Cut the fudge into small squares and dust with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using.
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