Creamy Penuche

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic American fudge with deep caramel notes and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Creamy Penuche

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 456.0

Description

Creamy Penuche is a beloved American confection that sits somewhere between caramel and fudge, offering a rich, buttery sweetness with distinct notes of brown sugar and vanilla. Unlike traditional chocolate fudge, this treat relies on the deep molasses flavor of brown sugar and the smooth viscosity of corn syrup to create its signature golden hue and velvety texture. The process involves carefully heating the mixture to the soft-ball stage, then beating it vigorously as it cools to encourage the formation of tiny sugar crystals, resulting in a spreadable, creamy consistency rather than a hard snap. It is an ideal dessert for holiday gift-giving, potlucks, or simply as a luxurious treat for coffee or tea. While it requires patience and attention to temperature, the reward is a sophisticated, home-style candy that feels both nostalgic and elegant.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups light brown sugar, 1/4 cup dark corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugars are fully dissolved.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook without stirring until the temperature reaches 238&# 194;°F (114ðC) (soft-ball stage).
  4. Remove the pan from the heat immediately once the target temperature is reached.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the hot mixture, but do not stir it in yet.
  6. Let the mixture cool in the pan until it reaches 110ðF or feels lukewarm to the touch.
  7. Beat the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon for approximately 15 minutes, or until it thickens, becomes creamy, and begins to lose its glossy sheen.
  8. Spread the thickened penuche immediately into a buttered 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
  9. Allow the penuche to stand at room temperature until completely set and cool.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 456.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 79.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 117.6g40%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 117.6g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: penuche, fudge, caramel, brown sugar, corn syrup, dessert, candy, sweet, creamy, holiday treat, gift idea, soft ball stage, vanilla, butter, milk, confection, american classic
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