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caramel chocolate layered fudge

(16 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Debbie Deverill
@desertgal
Gilbert, AZ

This is a to-die-for dessert. Try eating just one; it won't happen. This recipe has a few steps, but so worth it.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent caramel chocolate layered fudge. Rich and creamy, the caramel fudge layer has a hint of vanilla flavor and crunchy walnuts for texture. Smooth and velvety, the chocolate fudge layer is filled with deep chocolate flavor and more walnuts. The two layers complement each other for a nice contrast of flavors and colors. Easy to make, there's no candy thermometer required to make this fudge. Just follow the instructions, and you'll have a delicious batch of chocolate fudge in no time.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(16 ratings)
yield 8 dozen pieces
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caramel chocolate layered fudge

  • CARAMEL FUDGE LAYER
  • 2 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter (do not use margarine)
  • 3/4 c
    evaporated milk (half of 12 oz can)
  • 2 c
    miniature marshmallows
  • 1 pkg
    white vanilla baking chips (12 oz)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts
  • CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter (do not use margarine)
  • 3/4 c
    evaporated milk (remaining 1/2 of 12 oz can)
  • 2 c
    miniature marshmallows
  • 1 pkg
    semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 8 oz
    walnut halves or pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

How To Make caramel chocolate layered fudge

  • Baking dish lined with foil and sprayed with non-stick spray.
    1
    Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil, extending the foil over the sides of the pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Heating brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan.
    2
    Caramel Fudge Layer: In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3/4 cup evaporated milk over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Boil gently, without stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in marshmallows, vanilla chips, and vanilla extract.
    3
    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 2 cups marshmallows, vanilla chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts.
    4
    Stir until marshmallows and chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in chopped walnuts.
  • Mixture spread into prepared baking dish.
    5
    Quickly spread the mixture in the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before preparing the chocolate fudge layer.
  • Heating granulated sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan for the chocolate layer.
    6
    Chocolate Fudge Layer: In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3/4 cup evaporated milk over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Boil gently without stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stirring in chocolate chips and marshmallows.
    7
    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 2 cups marshmallows, chocolate chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until the marshmallows and chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Beat for 30 seconds with a spoon until glossy.
  • Mixture poured into baking dish with nuts pressed on top.
    8
    Quickly spread the mixture on top of the caramel fudge layer. Sprinkle walnut halves and pieces over fudge. Press gently into the fudge. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Cutting chilled Caramel Chocolate Layered Fudge into pieces.
    9
    Remove the fudge from the pan by lifting the foil. Remove the foil from the sides of the fudge. With a long knife, cut fudge into 12 rows by 8 rows. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
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