White Chocolate Caramel Fudge
This White Chocolate Caramel Fudge is going to be your new favorite treat if you like creamy white chocolate and rich, buttery caramel. It melts in your mouth and tastes great, with swirls of golden caramel in every bite.
And the best part?No baking or candy thermometer needed—just melt, swirl, and freeze!
Let’s create some fudge!
Things You Need
- A medium-sized pot
- Small pot (for making caramel)
- A spatula
- Baking dish that is 8 by 8 inches
- Paper made with parchment
- Knife for cutting and swirling
- 2 cups of white chocolate chips
- One can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of soft, unwrapped caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (not required, but tasty!)
Instructions
1. Make the Caramel Swirl: Get the caramel to melt.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the soft caramel candies and heavy cream together, stirring all the time until the mixture is smooth. Take off the heat and mix in the flaky sea salt (if you’re using it).
2. Make the fudge: Get the chocolate to melt.
Put white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir them continually until they are smooth. Take it off the fire and mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Pour into the pan.
Put parchment paper on the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish, then spread the white chocolate fudge evenly over the paper.
4. Mix in the caramel:
Pour spoonfuls of caramel over the fudge, then use a knife or toothpick to mix it in gently.
5. Chill and Set:
Put in the fridge for at least two hours or until firm.
6. Cut and Serve:
Once the fudge has set, use the parchment paper to take it out, cut it into squares, and enjoy!
Tips for Professionals
- For the nicest swirl, use soft caramels. Hard caramels won’t melt evenly.
- Don’t mix the swirl too much! Instead of mixing everything together, gently thread a knife through the caramel to make pretty ribbons.
- Let it sit for a while. To produce clean, beautiful squares, put it in the fridge for at least two hours before cutting.
- If you want a salted caramel version, add flaky sea salt on top before putting it in the fridge.
- Make it even more fancy! Before serving, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
Changes and Substitutions
- If you don’t want dairy, use coconut condensed milk and dairy-free white chocolate.
- For a sweeter version, add 1/2 teaspoon of caramel essence for more caramel flavor.
- Add chopped pecans or crumbled pretzels to make it crunchy.
- Extra indulgent: Before putting it in the fridge, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top.
Leftovers and how to store them
- Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Want to keep it for a longer time? You can freeze the fudge for up to three months. Before serving, let it thaw.
That’s all there is to it! Your White Chocolate Caramel Fudge is ready to eat! Every bite is sweet, creamy, and full of caramel delight. Give it a try, snap a picture, and tell me how it went.Enjoy your snack! 🍫✨