caramel chocolate layered fudge

Name: Caramel Chocolate Layered Fudge
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CARAMEL FUDGE LAYER; 2 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup(s) butter (do not use margarine); 3/4 cup(s) evaporated milk (half of 12 oz can); 2 cup(s) miniature marshmallows; 1 package(s) white vanilla baking chips (12 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) chopped walnuts; ## CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER; 2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/4 cup(s) butter (do not use margarine); 3/4 cup(s) evaporated milk (remaining 1/2 of 12 oz can); 2 cup(s) miniature marshmallows; 1 package(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz); 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 8 ounce(s) walnut halves or pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

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Debbie Deverill

Gilbert, AZ

Updated on Oct 13, 2023

This is a to-die-for dessert. Try eating just one; it won't happen. This recipe has a few steps, but so worth it.

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A piece of Caramel Chocolate Layered Fudge.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this decadent caramel chocolate layered fudge. Rich and creamy, the caramel fudge layer has a hint of vanilla flavor and crunchy walnuts for texture. Smooth and velvety, the chocolate fudge layer is filled with deep chocolate flavor and more walnuts. The two layers complement each other for a nice contrast of flavors and colors. Easy to make, there's no candy thermometer required to make this fudge. Just follow the instructions, and you'll have a delicious batch of chocolate fudge in no time.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 8 dozen pieces

Ingredients

CARAMEL FUDGE LAYER
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3/4 cup evaporated milk (half of 12 oz can)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package white vanilla baking chips (12 oz)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3/4 cup evaporated milk (remaining 1/2 of 12 oz can)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces walnut halves or pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)

How To Make caramel chocolate layered fudge

Step 1

Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil, extending the foil over the sides of the pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.

Step 2

Caramel Fudge Layer: In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3/4 cup evaporated milk over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Boil gently, without stirring, for 5 minutes.
Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 2 cups marshmallows, vanilla chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 4

Stir until marshmallows and chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in chopped walnuts.
Step 5

Quickly spread the mixture in the prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before preparing the chocolate fudge layer.
Step 6

Chocolate Fudge Layer: In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cook granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 3/4 cup evaporated milk over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Boil gently without stirring for 5 minutes.
Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 2 cups marshmallows, chocolate chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until the marshmallows and chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. Beat for 30 seconds with a spoon until glossy.
Step 8

Quickly spread the mixture on top of the caramel fudge layer. Sprinkle walnut halves and pieces over fudge. Press gently into the fudge. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Step 9

Remove the fudge from the pan by lifting the foil. Remove the foil from the sides of the fudge. With a long knife, cut fudge into 12 rows by 8 rows. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
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