Have you ever made homemade fudge? It is easier than you think and so worth it! This Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge recipe is a bit sinful but worth every calorie. Soft chocolate mixed with some sea salt and topped with candied pecans makes this the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas. (or if you just need something sweet anytime of the year).
A few years back I tried the fudge that you make with frosting and it did not turn out for me. So I wanted to try real fudge with real chocolate and this fudge recipe is where its at! We went to Mackinaw Island a few weeks back which is known for fudge and it inspired me to try again. It may sound or look hard, but really there is just a few steps to make this decadent fudge right at home. Your friends, family, or guests will be impressed.
What I love about this Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge
- Easy to make
- Different
- Great flavor combo
- Great treat for the holidays
- Just a few ingredients
This chocolate fudge recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving meal since everyone is going to be stuffed. Sometimes a slice of pie is just a little bit too much, so it’s good to have a little taste of something sweet around as an alternative for guests whose eyes were bigger than their stomachs. Fudge and truffles are both very easy to make and impressive. Try this tasty recipe for candied pecan fudge!
Ingredients Needed to make this Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge Recipe
- Mini Chocolate Chips (regular sized or dark chocolate works, too)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Sea Salt
- Pecan halves
- Sugar
- Water
How to make fudge with condensed milk
For The Candied Pecans:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, the water, and half a teaspoon of the sea salt until it is dissolved. Let this syrup cook without stirring until a rich golden color (this takes some time), then remove from heat.
Then line a baking sheet with some parchment paper. Add all of the pecans into a bowl and stir with the homemade caramel. (or you can dip them individually).
Place the individual pecan halves on the parchment paper and let cool until hardened.
For The Chocolate Fudge:
Melt the mini chocolate chips with your preferred method, I used a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. (double boiler, microwave, etc)
Stir together the melted chocolate, the sweetened condensed milk, and the rest of the sea salt.
Pour the chocolate mixture into an 8 x 8 baking dish lined with parchment and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Press the candied pecan halves in even rows.
Let rest until it is set or you can toss it in the fridge for faster results. Sprinkle with a bit more sea salt for garnish.
Then slice the fudge into squares making the candied pecans the center of each piece and serve and enjoy!
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Candied Pecan Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1/2 tsp seal salt
- 20-25 pecan halves
For the Chocolate Fudge:
- 3 cups regular or mini chocolate chips regular or dark chocolate
- 1 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
For The Candied Pecans:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, the water, and half a teaspoon of the sea salt until it is dissolved.
- Let this syrup cook without stirring until a rich golden color (this takes some time), then remove from heat.
- Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper.
- Add all of the pecans into a bowl and stir with the homemade caramel. (or you can dip individually).
- Place the individual pecan halves on the parchment paper and let cool until hardened.
For The Chocolate Fudge:
- Melt the mini chocolate chips with your preferred method, I used a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water. (double boiler, microwave, etc)
- Stir together the melted chocolate, the sweetened condensed milk, and the rest of the sea salt.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into an 8 x 8 baking dish lined with parchment and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Press the candied pecan halves in even rows. You can do as many pecans as you dipped for more cut into smaller pieces. I did 5 rows of 4 making 20 pieces.
- Let rest until it is set or you can toss it in the fridge for faster results.
- Sprinkle with a bit more sea salt for garnish.
- Then slice the fudge into squares making the candied pecans the center of each piece and serve.
