Description
Pralines and Cream Delight Fudge delivers Southern charm with its rich caramel notes and nutty pecans. Silky smooth chocolate swirls create a luxurious dessert experience that melts delicately on your palate, promising pure indulgence in each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) extra fine granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (330 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
Nuts:
- 2 cups (226 grams) pecan halves, roughly chopped
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 x 13-inch (22.86 x 33.02 centimeters) baking dish by greasing and lining it with parchment paper, ensuring easy removal of the fudge later.
- In a medium saucepan, melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring continuously for 5-8 minutes until the mixture becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Pour the white chocolate mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom and creating a uniform base layer.
- For the praline mixture, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, and unsalted butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat, whisking consistently until the sugars dissolve and the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Continue cooking and stirring, monitoring the temperature with a candy thermometer until it precisely hits 235°F (112.78°C), which indicates the soft ball stage.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the praline mixture rest for 5 minutes to slightly cool and stabilize.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and chopped pecans into the praline mixture, stirring vigorously until the texture becomes slightly thickened and loses its initial glossy appearance.
- Gently pour the praline mixture over the white chocolate layer, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Using a rubber spatula, create a marbled effect by delicately swirling the praline layer into the white chocolate base, generating an aesthetically pleasing pattern.
- Allow the fudge to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2-3 hours until it sets firmly.
- Once set, cut the fudge into precise 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) squares using a sharp knife for serving.
Notes
- Plan ahead by having all ingredients measured and ready before starting to prevent interruptions during the cooking process.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer to accurately gauge the softball stage, which is crucial for achieving the perfect praline texture.
- Work quickly when combining layers to ensure a beautiful marbled effect without overmixing.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the praline mixture.
- Clean your cooking tools immediately after use, as the sugar mixture can harden quickly and become difficult to remove.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg