Description
Creamy Southern pralines and cream delight fudge celebrates classic dessert traditions with rich, caramelized pecan notes. Smooth layers of sweet indulgence invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible confection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) extra fine granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (330 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 2 cups (226 grams) pecan halves, roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease and line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to facilitate easy fudge removal.
- White Chocolate Base: Melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy. Pour evenly into the prepared dish.
- Praline Mixture: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, and unsalted butter. Heat over medium-high, whisking until sugars dissolve and reach a rolling boil.
- Temperature Control: Cook and stir the mixture, using a candy thermometer to monitor until it precisely hits 235°F (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Flavor Integration: Stir vanilla extract and chopped pecans into the praline mixture until slightly thickened and less glossy.
- Layering and Marbling: Gently pour praline mixture over the white chocolate layer, creating a marbled effect by delicately swirling with a rubber spatula.
- Setting and Serving: Cool the fudge at room temperature for 2-3 hours until firmly set. Cut into precise 1-inch squares using a sharp knife.
Notes
- Precision Temperature Matters: Use a reliable candy thermometer to accurately hit 235°F, ensuring the perfect soft ball stage for a smooth, creamy praline mixture.
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Continuously whisk the sugar mixture to avoid clumping and create a silky-smooth texture that guarantees fudge success.
- Swirling Technique Tips: Gently fold the praline layer into white chocolate using light, deliberate strokes to create beautiful marbling without overmixing.
- Cooling Is Crucial: Allow the fudge to set completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours, resisting the temptation to refrigerate, which can compromise the texture and shine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg