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    Published: Jan 27, 2014 · Modified: Jan 18, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Easy Dulce De Leche Fudge

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    Easy fudge with a rich caramel base, dark chocolate, and pecans. This fudge takes minutes to make.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Chill3 hrs
    Servings: 64 pieces
    Calories: 57kcal
    Gluten-free, No Bake
    Candy, Dessert, Snack
    fudge with walnuts and pecans

    Quick and Easy Fudge takes minutes to makes. Chocolate and Dulce de leche make a rich, sweet treat.

    Dulce de Leche Fudge | www.infinebalance.com
    The last time I made fudge-like 20 years ago - I made a mess. The pot overflowed and spilled all over my Mom's stovetop (sorry Mom) - electric burners too, it was awful to clean up. I remember the panic as the pot of fudge came to a boil, started growing, and overflowed all over the burners. I haven't made fudge since. I like fudge, but I consider it candy and candy is just not something that I do. Sure I'll make cookies, I'll make cookies every weekend, but candy is not something that I can normally justify. But Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we all will need a sweet little treat to share with our honey.

    Fudge is easy to make

    So then I realized how incredibly easy it is to make fudge. This is almost a no-brainer. Almost. You have to remember to buy the sweetened condensed milk because if you are like me, you will not forget to buy the chocolate.

    I love recipes like this. Here's the basic formula - 3 cups of chocolate, 1 can of condensed milk, some vanilla and 2 tablespoons of  butter. Easy to remember right?

    But here is the fun part, sweetened condensed milk comes in flavours now! And so do chocolate chips. Change up the milk or change up the chips. See the possibilities now?

    Dulce de Leche = rich caramelly sweetness.

    I used Dulce de leche sweetened condensed milk for this batch. This gave the fudge a rich, caramel flavour.  I've also used coffee flavoured chocolate chips for a Mocha fudge (1 cup coffee chocolate chips + 2 cups semi-sweet). Try peanut butter chips or mint chocolate. Just stick with the basic ratios. You can add up to 1 cup of add-ins: pecans, dried fruit, candy pieces maybe. Of course, if you are a purist - just chocolate.

    For this batch - rich dulce de leche with pecans and dark chocolate.

    Here is the easy part. Get a pot of water simmering over medium-low heat. Place a glass or metal bowl over top of the simmering water with all the ingredients (except the nuts) and stir until melted. The bowl should not touch the water, just hover above it. Best if the bowl fits over the pot of simmering water without letting steam spill into the bowl of chocolate. Stir until the mixture is creamy and smooth then poor into the prepared pan. Stick it in the fridge and it will firm up and be easy to slice and cut up.

    PS - did you know this stuff is gluten-free?

    Dulce de leche chocolate fudge
    4 from 3 votes

    Easy Dulce de Leche Fudge

    Easy fudge with a rich caramel base, dark chocolate, and pecans. This fudge takes minutes to make.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Chill3 hrs
    Servings: 64 pieces
    Calories: 57kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 can Dulce de Leche sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 cups chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons of butter
    • 1 cup chopped pecans optional

    Instructions

    • Line a 9-inch square pan with plastic wrap. I used two layers of plastic wrap. Press it firmly all around the pan and be sure to cover all sides. Leave enough of an overhang to use as a handle to pull the firm fudge out of the pan later.
    • Heat the condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in nuts, reserving a about ¼ cup for the top.
    • Pour into the prepared pan, top with the remaining nuts, and refrigerate for several hours, until firm. Remove fudge from pan, cut into small bite-sized squares. Will keep refrigerated for several days.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is an approximation only and based on the suggested serving size.
    Calories: 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 2mg (1%) Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 7mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 31IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 11mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Trish | The infinebalance Food Blog
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    1. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      January 27, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      omgosh what a scary story!! Sooo glad this beautiful fudge went much easier 🙂 It looks decadent and delish to the extreeeme!

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    2. Barb Bamber says

      January 28, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Now this is such a dangerous recipe to know about!! I had no idea condensed milk had flavors, I will have to pin this one to try, it couldn't be easier and is perfect for Valentine's Day! xx

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      • Trish @infinebalance says

        January 29, 2014 at 10:18 pm

        Flavours - I know! I had to stop myself from buying several different varieties. So much fun!

    3. Tina Muir says

      February 01, 2014 at 7:44 am

      YUm! That looks wonderful! I love dulce de leche, and putting it in fudge makes it even better! Have never made it, so maybe should give this a try 🙂

      Reply
    4. lenore Hitchler says

      August 12, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      What size of can of Dulce de Leche milk do you use?

      Reply
      • Trish says

        August 17, 2016 at 12:03 pm

        Hi Ienore - I used a 300ml can.

    5. Syntra says

      November 06, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      I have a large of from chocste chips. Can I use them fr this recipe

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      • Trish says

        November 06, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Of course! Any kind of chocolate chips will do. 3 cups or about 18oz.

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