Pecan fudge is a delectable confection that strikes a perfect balance between sweet, buttery richness and the irresistible crunch of toasted pecans. Whether you enjoy it as a delightful treat or gift it to your loved ones, crafting homemade pecan fudge is a rewarding experience that requires careful preparation and attention to detail. With a handful of pantry staples and this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a culinary adventure, transforming simple ingredients into a decadent dessert that's sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE
Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 64 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EASY PRALINE PECAN FUDGE
Nothing beats the flavors of candied pecans and buttery caramel in this easy fudge - an indulgent dessert that tastes just like praline candy.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter and the milk over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Heat to full rolling boil; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Add powdered sugar and bourbon. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute. On medium speed, beat 10 minutes or until mixture begins to hold its shape and is warm to the touch. Quickly stir in pecans.
- Spread in pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg
BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
A smooth and deliciously-flavored fudge. You could also use walnuts instead of pecans. A co-worker shared this wonderful recipe with me and the entire office loved it!
Provided by Carla H
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt in a saucepan; pour in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat; add vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold pecans into fudge.
- Pour fudge into prepared pan and cool until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 16 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
PECAN FUDGE PIE
This fudgy pie with a chocolaty twist is the perfect showcase for crunchy pecans. Top it with whipped cream, and you won't have to wait long for compliments! -Jacquelyn Smith, Soperton, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until smooth. Stir in nuts; pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool completely. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FUDGE PECAN BROWNIE TART
I love inventing my own recipes and entering contests-I won a blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair for this one!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine flour, brown sugar and nuts in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in milk and vanilla with a fork just until blended. Pat onto bottom and up the sides of an 11-in. tart pan; set aside. , For filling, melt chocolate and chips in the top of a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Place in a large bowl and combine with sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well. Gradually add flour, blending well after each addition. Add nuts. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes, or until center is just set and toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. , Meanwhile, for frosting, melt chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat. Add milk, butter, yolk and vanilla. Heat, stirring vigorously, until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Spread over tart. Garnish with whipped cream and pecans if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE FUDGE PECAN PIE
My husbands friends wife made this pie and he brought one home for me to try. It was delicious! I just had to get her recipe.
Provided by chelgilm
Categories Pie
Time 35m
Yield 2 pies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter and blend in cocoa.
- Mix cocoa mixture with sugar.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Add milk and mix.
- Add vanilla and mix.
- Add pecans and mix.
- Pour into unbaked pie shells (2).
- Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 20 minutes or until set.
- Pie will puff when done.
- Do not overbake or pie will be dry.
- Take pie out of oven when pie is still shaking in center.
- Let cool off completely then store in refrigerator.
CHOCOLATE-PECAN FUDGE PIE
Mom's chocolate-pecan pie.
Provided by Sherri's kitchen
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 3h56m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in condensed milk and water. Pour in eggs slowly, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour into the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Chill for 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 220.8 mg, Sugar 22 g
PECAN, CARAMEL AND FUDGE PIE
Categories Food Processor Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Pecan Potluck Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make crust:
- Blend all ingredients in processor. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Cover crust and freeze while preparing filling. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.)
- Make filling:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring often. Boil 1 minute. Stir in nuts and cream. Boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is well blended.
- Pour hot filling into crust. Using spoon, evenly distribute nuts. Bake until filling bubbles all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool
3-INGREDIENT MAPLE-PECAN FUDGE
This decadent, pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup.
Provided by Casey Elsass
Categories Dessert Maple Syrup Pecan 3-Ingredient Recipes Back to School Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Candy Small Plates
Yield Makes about 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until fragrant and slightly darkened, 10-15 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- Meanwhile, butter loaf pan. Attach candy thermometer to a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Cook maple syrup, cream, and salt, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Stop whisking and continue to boil until thermometer registers 238°F, about 40 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and let cool to 130°F, about 40 minutes.Transfer to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use an electric mixer or wooden spoon) and beat on medium speed until fudge is stiff and opaque, about 12 minutes. Fold in pecans. Scrape fudge into prepared pan; smooth surface. Chill until cool and firm, about 2 hours.
- Do Ahead
- Fudge can be made 1 week ahead; tightly wrap and chill.
BUTTERSCOTCH-PECAN FUDGE
Serve your guests with this butterscotch-pecan fudge - a tasty dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with butter. In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted.
- Stir in marshmallow creme. Heat to boiling over medium heat; boil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water; remove from heat. Add butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Spread in pan. Let stand 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 8 rows.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
Make and share this Butter Pecan Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 60 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the pecans and vanilla.
- Add the confections' sugar and stir until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
- Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 1-inch squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 19.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 0.2
MACKINAC ISLAND BUTTER PECAN FUDGE
One of my favorite places to visit every summer is Mackinac Island. Two of my favorite things to do while on the island is ride my bike around the perimeter of the island and then walk through town going in and out of all of the fudge shops looking for free samples. I'm so happy I found this recipe so I can make my own fudge between visits up north. I bought this recipe booklet called Mackinac Fudge Recipes for my cookbook swap partner. I hope she doesn't mind me posting a few of the recipes here on Zaar.
Provided by QueenBee49444
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 pounds, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix sugar, syrup, cocoa, flour, and milk.
- Boil to soft ball.
- Add butter and vanilla.
- Cool and beat.
- Add Pecans.
- Pour on greased dish
- Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 24.8, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 34.2, Protein 1.9
PECAN FUDGE BROWNIES
This recipe comes from reader Melissa McMacken of Au Gres, Michigan. Her neighbors in the Midwest rave about this chocolate lover's dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Brownie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Butter paper; set pan aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Place butter and chocolates in a large heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Heat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in sugars, eggs, vanilla, flour mixture, and half of pecans. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack; let cool completely. Using paper overhang, lift brownie onto a cutting board; cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
WHITE PECAN FUDGE
Each Christmas, I package batches of this rich fudge to send to family and friends. It's just delicious! -Marie Draper, Price, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 3-1/2 pounds (about 6-1/2 dozen).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Greased the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter and set aside. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Cut remaining butter into small pieces and place in a large heat-proof bowl; add marshmallows and set aside., In the buttered saucepan, combine sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cover and cook for 2 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals. Uncover; cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Pour over butter and marshmallows; stir until melted. Add the chocolate. Continue stirring until chocolate and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Lift out of pan; remove foil and cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PECAN PIE FUDGE BROWNIES
Pecan pie and brownies combined into a delicious bar -- what could be better? Try eating just one!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray, or line pan with nonstick foil overhanging at opposite ends of pan.
- In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water and 2 of the eggs with spoon until well blended. Spread batter in pan. Bake about 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean.
- In large bowl, stir brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and remaining 2 eggs with whisk. Stir in pecans. Pour over partially baked brownie base.
- Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until topping is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In small microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips. Microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chocolate can be stirred smooth. Place chocolate in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off small corner of bag. Squeeze to drizzle diagonally over brownies. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. To make 24 triangles, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows, then cut each in half diagonally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
PRALINE PECAN FUDGE
Make and share this Praline Pecan Fudge recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 29 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9-inch Pyrex dish in aluminum foil and set aside.
- In a two quart heavy bottom pot, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add sugar and evaporated milk and blend well into butter.
- Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook approximately five minutes stirring constantly.
- Be careful not to scorch butter as mixture will caramelize.
- Remove from heat and using a large cooking spoon, stir in morsels, vanilla, marshmallow creme, praline liqueur and pecans, whipping constantly.
- Stir until mixture becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
- Pour into the Pyrex pan and allow to cool.
- Cut fudge into 1-inch squares and serve.
FUDGE-PECAN PIE
Provided by Susan Tollefson
Categories Chocolate Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Pecan Bon Appétit Montana Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir corn syrup and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter and stir until melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into crust. Bake until filling is set, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BOURBON-PECAN FUDGE
Give the gift of chocolate-y goodness this holiday. This easy recipe, made with sweetened condensed milk and two kinds of chocolate, is bound to delight!
Provided by Tieghan Gerard
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolates, condensed milk and cream over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon, vanilla, salt and pecans. Mixture will be thick, but stir slowly until combined.
- Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate 30 to 45 minutes or until set.
- Cut with sharp knife into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
PECAN BUTTERMILK FUDGE
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Candy Nut Tree Nut Pecan Edible Gift Candy Thermometer Buttermilk Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on long sides; set aside.
- Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- Heat sugar, buttermilk, butter, honey, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter and sugar are melted, about 3 minutes. Fit saucepan with thermometer, bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 238°F (mixture will be pale golden and smell faintly of toffee), 6-8 minutes.
- Immediately pour mixture into a medium bowl and, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat until cool and thickened (it will be stiff and matte), 5-8 minutes. Fold in pecans. Scrape fudge into prepared pan; smooth top and sprinkle with sea salt. Let sit at least 1 hour before cutting into pieces.
- DO AHEAD: Fudge can be made 1 week ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Tips:
- To make the smoothest fudge, use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar mixture reaches the correct temperature.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the mixture forms a soft ball, it is ready.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sugar mixture from burning.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Once the sugar mixture has reached the correct temperature, remove it from the heat and add the butter and cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the pecans and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
- Pour the fudge mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and let it cool for several hours or overnight.
- Once the fudge is firm, cut it into squares and enjoy.
Conclusion:
Pecan fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, creamy, and flavorful fudge that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give pecan fudge a try. You won't be disappointed!
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