This classic Chocolate-Pecan Fudge is the ultimate holiday treat, offering a luxurious balance of smooth, creamy chocolate and crunchy toasted pecans. Made with high-quality semisweet chocolate, evaporated milk, and a hint of vanilla, this dessert delivers a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture that is irresistibly rich. It’s a nostalgic favorite that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. Whether you are packaging it in cellophane bags for friends or enjoying a square with your morning coffee, this fudge is a timeless indulgence. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only basic ingredients and a bit of patience to achieve the perfect soft-set consistency.
Creamy Chocolate-Pecan Fudge
Description
This classic Chocolate-Pecan Fudge is the ultimate holiday treat, offering a luxurious balance of smooth, creamy chocolate and crunchy toasted pecans. Made with high-quality semisweet chocolate, evaporated milk, and a hint of vanilla, this dessert delivers a dense, melt-in-your-mouth texture that is irresistibly rich. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic favorite that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. Whether you are packaging it in cellophane bags for friends or enjoying a square with your morning coffee, this fudge is a timeless indulgence. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only basic ingredients and a bit of patience to achieve the perfect soft-set consistency.Ingredients
Directions
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Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
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Chop the semisweet chocolate squares into small pieces and place them in a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, butter or margarine, and salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce heat slightly to maintain a steady boil and cook for 9 minutes without stirring, using a candy thermometer if available to reach the soft-ball stage (234-240ðF (116ðC)).
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Remove the saucepan from heat immediately and let it stand for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
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Pour the hot syrup over the chopped chocolate in the large bowl.
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Add the vanilla extract and the coarsely chopped pecans to the bowl.
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Stir the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and the fudge is smooth and creamy.
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Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
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Garnish the top with whole pecan halves if desired.
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Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature until firm, or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to speed up the process.
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Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
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Wrap in wax paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 150
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1092.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 60.0g93%
- Saturated Fat 36.0g180%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 48.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 118.0g40%
- Dietary Fiber 22.0g88%
- Sugars 92.0g
- Protein 10.0g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
