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Homemade caramel fudge cut into cubes
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Caramel Fudge

This creamy caramel fudge is rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth soft — made with just 4 ingredients and no candy thermometer. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or freezing for later!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Freezer friendly: 2-3 Months
Shelf life: 2 Weeks
Servings: 72 cubes (more or less depending on size)
Author: Samira

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (13–14 oz can)
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 2 ¼ cups sugar demerara, turbinado, light brown, etc
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
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Instructions

  • Add the condensed milk, milk, sugar, and butter to a saucepan. Heat over low heat and stir until everything melts together and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Scrape the bottom of the pan regularly.
  • Check that the mixture reaches 240–245ºF (115–120ºC) using a thermometer.
    If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a small spoonful into a bowl of ice water. If it forms a soft ball that doesn’t stick to your fingers, it’s ready. If not, continue simmering for a few more minutes and test again.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Whisk the mixture using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until it thickens, turns matte, and begins to set. This may take up to 10 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 8-inch (20 cm) tray and smooth the top. Cover with another sheet of parchment. Let it cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to chill until fully set.
  • Slice into 1–1.5 inch squares and enjoy or store in an airtight container.

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Notes

To store: Store the fudge in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks.
To freeze: You can also freeze the fudge cubes. Wrap each piece individually and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Check the blog post for more tips, optional add-ins, and answers to top FAQs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cube | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.01mg