Turtle Fudge
Turtle Fudge is a quick, decadent candy combining rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans for a delightful dessert with irresistible layers and textures.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 square pan lined with parchment paper
- 1 small pot for melting caramel
- 1 heat-safe bowl to melt caramel over pot
- 1 medium-small pot for melting chocolate mixture
- 1 knife to swirl layers and cut fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounces caramel squares about 42 squares
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whipping cream divided
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounces
- 1 14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup pecans chopped, plus extra for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Grease and line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.
- Bring a small amount of water to a boil in a small pot and place a heat-safe bowl over it. Add caramel squares and 2 tablespoons whipping cream, melting on low while stirring occasionally until smooth. Add the additional tablespoon cream if necessary for smoothness.
- In a medium-small pot, melt together chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt over low heat or use a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, then add all the caramel layer, followed by the remaining chocolate mixture.
- Use a knife to swirl the layers together as desired, then sprinkle with additional pecans if using.
- Allow fudge to set and cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store fudge in an airtight container refrigerated for 1-2 weeks.
- Freeze wrapped fudge up to 2 months.
- Use sweetened condensed milk for proper texture.
- Line pan with parchment for easy removal and cutting.
- Warm the knife before cutting fudge for clean slices.
- Melt chocolate mixture slowly over low heat to avoid graininess.