Description
Decadent and creamy Butter Pecan Fudge featuring toasted pecans blended into a rich buttery and sugary base, this fudge is a perfect sweet treat that sets beautifully with a delightful nutty crunch on top.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 cups toasted pecans
- 2 Tbsp butter (for toasting pecans)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Topping
- 2 Tbsp chopped pecans
Instructions
- Toast Pecans: In a skillet, toast 2 cups of pecans with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt 2 sticks (1 cup) of butter on medium-high heat until fully liquified.
- Add Sugars: Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter, stirring well to combine evenly.
- Add Cream, Salt, and Vanilla: Pour in the heavy whipping cream, sprinkle the salt, and add the vanilla extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine.
- Boil Mixture: Keep the heat on medium-high or increase to high to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. If boiling does not occur at medium-high, increase heat to high. Once boiling starts, begin timing for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from Heat & Add Powdered Sugar: After 4 minutes of boiling, remove the pan from heat. Immediately add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Add Toasted Pecans: Fold in the 2 cups of toasted and chopped pecans into the fudge mixture until well distributed.
- Set Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into a prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans evenly on top. Let the fudge set at room temperature for at least 3 hours until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, cut the fudge into small squares and serve.
Notes
- Boiling time is crucial for fudge texture; adjust stove heat to maintain a rolling boil for exactly 4 minutes.
- Using freshly toasted pecans enhances flavor and crunch in the fudge.
- Allowing the fudge to set fully ensures it slices cleanly into squares.
- Storage in an airtight container keeps fudge fresh for up to 1 week at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 inch square)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
