Description
Smooth, creamy butter pecan fudge melts hearts with Southern charm and sweet nostalgia. Nutty pecans dance through rich, silky layers, promising delightful indulgence that connects you to cherished kitchen memories.
Ingredients
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Butter Pecans:
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 5 tablespoons butter (for browning and toasting pecans)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Fudge Base:
- 2 bags white chocolate chips (12 ounces / 340 grams each)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces / 397 grams)
Finishing Touches:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft golden-hued butter by gently heating it in a saucepan until it transforms into a rich, amber liquid with an enticing nutty fragrance. Allow the brown butter to cool completely.
- Create a toasty foundation for pecans by melting butter in a skillet, thoroughly coating the chopped nuts. Spread them across a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast in a moderate oven until they develop a deep, warm color and released aroma.
- Combine white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and the cooled brown butter in a saucepan. Gently melt the mixture, stirring continuously until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the melted chocolate mixture, blending thoroughly. Fold in the roasted, roughly chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the fudge base.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking dish, transferring the fudge mixture and smoothing the surface with a gentle pressing motion using an additional parchment sheet.
- Refrigerate the fudge for several hours until it becomes completely solid and firm to the touch.
- Carefully remove the set fudge from the dish and slice into delicate squares. Store in a sealed container, allowing the fudge to soften slightly at room temperature before serving to enhance its luxurious texture.
Notes
- Enhance the nuttiness by browning butter carefully, watching for a golden color and fragrant aroma without burning.
- Toast pecans slowly and evenly to release their rich, deep flavor and create a satisfying crunch in the fudge.
- Maintain low, steady heat when melting chocolate to prevent seizing and ensure a silky smooth texture.
- Experiment with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for a personalized twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg