TURTLE FUDGE

Turtle fudge is a fun variation on the classic chocolate caramel turtle candies that everyone knows and loves. This caramel pecan fudge is layers of smooth chocolate fudge, crunchy pecans, and creamy caramel sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert, Fudge, No-Bake Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: turtle fudge

Servings: pieces

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
3.5 ounce marshmallow cream
2 tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
2 cups toasted pecans chopped
30 soft caramels unwrapped (Kraft)
1 TBSP heavy cream
Sea salt flakes optional

Instructions

Prep: Begin by spraying the inside of a 9x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and then line it with parchment paper. The cooking spray will help prevent the parchment paper from sticking to the pan and make for an easy removal.
Chocolate mixture: In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed. Melt the chocolate slowly, so it does not burn.
Once melted and smooth, stir in the marshmallow cream. Proceed to spread half of the chocolate mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan. Then press the pecans over the top of the chocolate mixture.
Caramel sauce & assemble: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candies (unwrapped) with the heavy cream for 30 seconds. Stir together until melted and smooth.
Spoon half of the caramel sauce over the top of the pecans. Continue to top it off with the remaining half of the chocolate mixture and the remaining pecans, to create multiple layers of chocolate and pecans in this fudge.
Drizzle the top in any remaining caramel you may have. If the caramel is not soft enough to drizzle, reheat in the microwave for another 10 seconds. If desired, sprinkle the top of the fudge with flakey sea salt. Let cool completely in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes and then cut into 25 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

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