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You won’t believe how easy this 2-ingredient caramel fudge recipe is. It is a melt-in-your-mouth bite-sized treat, just like grandma used to make. All you need is dulce de leche and white chocolate chips, and you can make some of the best old-fashioned caramel fudge you’ve ever tried! Whether you’re looking for something simple to whip up for the holidays or you just want to try something new and treat your sweet tooth, this easy fudge recipe is what you’ve been looking for.
This wonderful caramel fudge appeals to everyone, old and young, and you can give some as a gift or stash it all away for yourself (no judgement here!)
Got a sweet tooth? You might also like to make puff pastry waffles, chocolate hazelnut torrone, or even some homemade chocolate truffles.
Why You’ll Love It
So easy: You don’t need to mess around with candy thermometers or have bubbling pans of molten liquid on the stove top. This recipe is refreshingly simple to make.
Sweet and tasty: Fudge is known for its soft texture and sweet flavor. The caramel and chocolate flavors in this homemade fudge are seriously decadent.
A versatile treat: Enjoy homemade fudge for dessert, with your late afternoon cup of coffee or make a batch to gift as a treat.
Old Fashioned Caramel Fudge Recipe Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Dulce de leche: This South American caramel sauce makes the most wonderful fudge (I used this one).
White chocolate chips: These pair so well with the caramel flavor.
How to Make Easy Homemade Caramel Fudge
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Melt the chocolate chips: Put them in a mixing bowl and microwave until melted and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Add the caramel sauce: Stir the dulce de leche into the melted chocolate chips.
Transfer to a baking pan: Transfer the mixture into a parchment paper lined 8-inch square baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Chill the caramel fudge: Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours, and then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.
Substitutions and Variations
Salted caramel fudge: Sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the caramel fudge before it sets to make salted caramel fudge.
Dark or milk chocolate: Swap the white chocolate chips for dark chocolate or milk chocolate for a slightly different result. If semi sweet chocolate chips are too sweet, use a rich dark chocolate instead for a less sweet outcome.
Serving Suggestions
As a sweet snack: Fudge is very rich so you’ll only want to serve a square. It goes well with an iced gingerbread latte, Starbucks pink drink or any other beverage you like.
For dessert: Serve up a piece of fudge after dinner. Whether you’re making a cozy stew or beef tenderloin medallions with fondant potatoes, fudge always makes a great after-dinner treat.
To pair with other desserts: A square of fudge pairs well with a fruit dessert for a lovely contrast.
How to Store Easy Caramel Fudge
Store: Keep caramel fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 2 weeks.
Freeze: You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for a couple of hours.
Top Tips
Use Nestle chocolate chips: I always get a good outcome if I use Nestle white chocolate chips, so I’d recommend them.
Don’t get it too hot: Avoid heating the fudge mixture over 240°F. If you do, the milk and sugar will separate and your fudge will come out waxy and greasy. It will taste the same but not look as good.
Make extra: Salted caramel fudge makes a wonderful gift, so make a second batch!
Caramel Fudge Recipe FAQs
If it’s too hard, you used too much chocolate. If it’s too soft or gummy, you didn’t use enough chocolate.
Another type of thick caramel sauce will work but don’t use anything with a high percentage of water because the fudge will come out watery.
Add half a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or a few drops of vanilla extract to add a vanilla touch. You could also try a different flavor of extract, perhaps hazelnut or almond for a nutty taste.
Easy Old-Fashioned Caramel Fudge Recipe
Caramel Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Dish 8-Inch Square
Ingredients
- 13½ Ounces dulce de leche, Nestle, canned
- 20 Ounces white chocolate chips, semisweet
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Put the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir. Keep cooking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Now add the can of caramel and stir until well combined. It will thicken up.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it flat with a spatula.
- Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.
Notes
Don’t get it too hot: Avoid heating the fudge mixture over 240°F. If you do, the milk and sugar will separate and your fudge will come out waxy and greasy. It will taste the same but not look as good.
Make extra: Salted caramel fudge makes a wonderful gift, so make a second batch!
Nutrition
Treat your tastebuds to this amazing salted caramel fudge recipe. It’s made with dulce de leche, a kind of caramel condensed milk and white chocolate chips. You don’t need a candy making kit, candy thermometer, big bubbling pots on the stove or any of that. This recipe is super-simple and you can make it with just two ingredients!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
The caramel fudge was buttery, smooth, and nostalgic—just like a sweet hug from grandma.