Description
This Salted Butterscotch Fudge recipe offers a rich and creamy treat with the perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salt. Made with butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, and toasted pecans, this easy-to-make fudge is a delightful dessert or gift for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups butterscotch chips (approx. 2 bags)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or kosher salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9”x9” pan with foil and generously spray it with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the fudge once set.
- Toast the pecans: In a small frying pan over low heat, toast the chopped pecans. Stir continuously and watch carefully to avoid burning, as this process takes just a minute or two. When you start smelling the nuts, immediately remove them from heat and transfer to a plate or cookie sheet to cool.
- Melt and combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Keep the heat low and do not leave unattended to prevent scorching.
- Add flavor and nuts: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and toasted pecans, folding them evenly into the melted mixture.
- Pour and salt: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and immediately sprinkle the top evenly with the sea salt to create that perfect salted contrast.
- Cool and set: Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm to ensure easy cutting and serving.
Notes
- Be vigilant while toasting pecans; they burn quickly and can turn bitter.
- Use low heat when melting the butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk to avoid scorching the mixture.
- For best texture, let the fudge cool completely at room temperature before chilling.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/36th of total)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
