Description
Southern butter pecan fudge delivers sweet, creamy indulgence from traditional family kitchens. Nutty pecans and rich butter create a melt-in-mouth confection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bags (12 oz/340 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 5 tbsps butter
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Caramelize Base: Melt unsalted butter in a spacious saucepan, swirling until it transforms into a rich, amber-hued liquid with a nutty aroma. Let the brown butter cool to room temperature.
- Roast Pecans: In a skillet, coat chopped pecans with butter, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 350°F oven until golden and fragrant. Roughly chop the toasted pecans once cooled.
- Create Fudge Mixture: Merge white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and cooled brown butter in a medium saucepan. Apply gentle heat, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes a smooth, glossy blend.
- Season and Combine: Introduce vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the molten mixture. Gently fold in the roasted pecan fragments, ensuring even distribution throughout the fudge base.
- Set and Chill: Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal. Pour the fudge mixture, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Refrigerate for 3 hours until firm and slice-able.
- Serve and Store: Remove the fudge using parchment edges, cut into bite-sized squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before serving, let squares rest at room temperature to enhance their creamy texture and nutty essence.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Butter: Watch brown butter carefully, as it can quickly transition from golden to burnt. Remove from heat the moment it reaches a deep amber color and emits a nutty aroma.
- Toasting Pecans Technique: Spread pecans evenly on baking sheet to ensure uniform roasting. Stir occasionally to prevent uneven browning and bitter spots.
- Smooth Fudge Consistency: Maintain low, steady heat while mixing ingredients to prevent chocolate from seizing or becoming grainy. Stir continuously for a silky, creamy texture.
- Storage and Serving Hack: Let fudge sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to soften slightly, enhancing its rich, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg