Description
You’ll love this easy 5-minute chocolate pecan fudge – rich, creamy chocolate swirled with caramel and topped with crunchy pecans. Go make a batch today for the most decadent treat! Totally gluten-free too!
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chopped unsalted pecans, plus more for sprinkling on top
- 1 cup caramel sauce, plus more to drizzle on top
Instructions
- Line and Spray: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan or similar sized pan with foil or parchment. Lightly spray with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- Melt Chocolate Chips in Condensed Milk: In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir to combine. Heat for one minute. Carefully remove and stir well. If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds and stir until smooth. Mixture will be thick.
- Stir in Pecans and Caramel: Stir in the chopped pecans and a cup of caramel sauce.
- Transfer Mixture to Pan: Transfer the homogeneous fudge mixture to the lined baking pan. Press the mixture into the bottom and smooth it out into an even layer.
- Drizzle with More Caramel: Drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle with Pecans: Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans on top and press into the fudge to adhere.
- Chill Until Set: Allow to set at room temperature for about 4 hours or in the fridge for about 2 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate pecan fudge has fully set, slice it into pieces and serve.
Notes
Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you may also use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips if you like.
Condensed Milk: Make sure you use sweetened condensed milk for its consistency and sweetness.
Pecans: Since this is a pecan fudge, pecans are a key ingredient here. However, go ahead and swap it out with other types of unsalted nuts instead (such as peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, macadamia nuts etc).
Caramel Sauce: Adding caramel sauce really makes this dessert extra tasty and delicious.
Storing/Freezing: To store, place the fudge in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To freeze, place the fudge in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
