Description
This Butter Pecan Fudge is a rich and creamy treat that combines the buttery sweetness with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans. It’s a simple yet decadent dessert, perfect for special occasions or as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1 (7 oz) jar of marshmallow cream
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil and lightly grease it.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and heavy cream together, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the marshmallow cream until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add the toasted pecans and stir until evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- Once set, cut the fudge into small squares and serve.
Notes
For an easy way to check if your fudge is ready, use a candy thermometer. The mixture should reach 234°F.
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, test by dropping a small amount of fudge into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it’s ready.
If you prefer not to use marshmallow cream, substitute with an equal amount of sweetened condensed milk.
Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
If using salted butter, reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1 inch)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
