Turtle fudge is a creamy chocolate fudge with a caramel and pecan center! Its a delicious treat that everyone will love!
For me the holiday season means lots of baked goods and homemade candies. Including homemade fudge! This turtle fudge is a delicious new version I wanted to try because I love the combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans and knew it would taste delicious in a fudge!
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I started with my favorite fudge recipe, I whipped the chocolate fudge up on the stove top, while I melted my caramels on the stove top too. You’ve got to multi task just a little, by stirring both the fudge mixture and the caramels occasionally to make sure the bottoms don’t burn.
When you’re ready you’ll spread half of your fudge in your pan, then sprinkle it with your chopped pecans and spread your caramel over the top. Spread the rest of your chocolate fudge over the top and sprinkle with remaining pecans and a little caramel over the top. And voila. Allow to set for a several hours, or place in your fridge to set in about 2 hours. Slice up and serve!
This may just be my new favorite fudge recipe. (Though I’ll be honest – I may say that about every fudge I’ve made with this base. Seriously. Its perfection!!) But chocolate caramel and pecan is even more perfection!
You don’t even need a candy thermometer to make this fudge, just a timer set to 5 minutes once its boiling and you’ll end up with the perfect creamy chocolate fudge every time. I’m not even kidding! No sugar grit, no syrupy goop. Perfection every time!
Don’t you just want to take a bite?
Turtle Fudge
Ingredients
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
For the Caramel:
- 40 soft caramels (unwrapped)
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Combine the marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in a large sauce pan over medium heat. 7 oz jar marshmallow creme, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 5 oz evaporated milk, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ tsp salt
- Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Once it his fully boiling, set a timer for 5 minutes and stir almost constantly. (If you want to check the temperature it should be 234 F when done)
For the Caramel:
- Add the caramels and evaporated milk to a small sauce pan and heat over medium high 40 soft caramels, 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- Heat the caramels till completely melted, stirring occasionally till smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the 5 minutes is up, remove the marshmallow creme mixture from stove top.
- In a large bowl, add the vanilla and chocolate chips. 3 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla
- Pour the hot marshmallow creme mixture over the chocolate chips.
- Stir until completely smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate fudge mixture into a 9x13 pan. Spread it evenly.
- Spread 3/4 cup of your chopped pecans over the top of the fudge. 1 cup chopped pecans
- Pour 3/4 of the caramel over the top of the pecans and spread evenly.
- Spread remaining fudge over the top of the caramel.
- Sprinkle top with remaining pecans.
- Allow to set on the counter for several hours or in the fridge for two hours.
- Slice and serve
fred says
I have a question, you list evaporated milk in your ingredients, however evaporated milk is added to the marshmallow cream and also to the caramels. Does that mean the 5oz evaporated milk is divided between the two steps? or is it 5oz evaporated milk in both steps for a total of 10oz of evaporated milk?
Aimee says
If you look at the recipe card it lists two amounts for evaporated milk, 5 oz for the fudge, and 1/4 cup for the caramels. So you’ll use those separate amounts in each.
Melissa says
Just tried the recipe! Amazing and so easy. Thank you😊
Ellen says
I am so glad, this is one of our favorites too.
Debbie says
I don’t think the 5 ounces of evaporated milk is enough. After I added the marshmallow creme mixture to the chocolate chips, it immediately harden up. I had to add another 7 ounces of evaporated milk. and beat the living daylights out of it. Will try the recipe again but will increase the amount of evaporated milk to a 12 ounce can.
Aimee says
So sorry that you had to add so much more evaporated milk Debbie. Usually that means the mixture was over cooked, it should still be a liquid before adding the chocolate. I’ve made the recipe several times without any issues. But I’m glad you made it work for you!
Barbara Scorzetti says
Sounds really delicious
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh my goodness, I had a fudge JUST like this when I was on vacation last week and I was obsessed! So excited that I can make it at home now!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’m not the best fudge maker, but you’ve inspired me to try again! I love this flavor combo 🙂
Tracy says
My mother loves turtle anything. I think I will take the ingredients over to her and we can make this together. Can this be frozen to keep for Christmas or how far ahead can I make this?
Aimee Berrett says
I haven’t tried freezing the recipe, so I’m not sure how it thaws. Let me know if you try it