White Holiday Fudge Recipe: White Chocolate Caramel Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Looking for holiday fudge recipes? Look no further than this beautiful & delicious 7 ingredient white holiday fudge recipe!

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White Holiday Fudge Recipe: White Chocolate Caramel Fudge Recipe

The holidays and fudge go together like peanut butter and jelly… am I right? Okay, maybe I’m not right. Maybe I’m just looking for a good excuse to break out my holiday fudge recipes and whip up some sinfully good treats… and the holidays are an excellent excuse. 😉

There are some holiday fudge recipes that are a family tradition. I mean, I always make my mom’s chocolate fudge recipe Christmas treat. However, I do like to try a little something new now and again. This year I’m whipping up this white holiday fudge recipe.

This recipe for white Christmas fudge creates an indulgent treat that I think is simply beautiful. The caramel swirls in this white chocolate fudge candy just give it a really elegant, grown up look.

Psst! If you’re looking for holiday fudge recipes that are a little more whimsical and kid friendly, I highly recommend skittles fudge or rainbow fudge (or both!).

Of all the holiday fudge recipes I have, this white holiday fudge recipe looks the most like something you’d find in a pricey bakery. Seriously, in my opinion, this white chocolate fudge recipe Christmas treat is sure to impress just about anyone from your mother-in-law to your boss. Oh, and I’m sure you and your family will love it too. 😉

If you need more impressive Christmas treats, try these homemade chocolate Christmas candies and homemade hazelnut chocolate truffles.

By the way, this recipe for white Christmas fudge only has 7 ingredients and none of them are exotic. Nope, everything you need to make this white chocolate fudge candy can be found at your local supermarket.

The only possible con to this white holiday fudge recipe is that it does require some hands on time. Wait, wait, don’t worry. I know you’re busy around the holidays. It isn’t that much time. I think you can count on about 20-30 minutes of prep time to make this chocolate fudge recipe Christmas treat, and that includes unwrapping the caramels. However, if you need a dessert that is a little more hands off, try this crock pot recipe for peanut clusters.

So… without further ado, let’s get to this mouthwatering (no, really, my mouth is watering) white holiday fudge recipe! 🙂

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INGREDIENTS

11 oz white chocolate chips
7 oz jar marshmallow fluff
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unwrapped caramels

DIRECTIONS

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1. Add white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff to a large mixing bowl.

2. Line a 9×9″ baking pan with foil and grease with butter.

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3. Add unwrapped caramels and 1 TBSP of heavy whipping cream to a microwave safe dish (such as a glass measuring cup). Microwave for one minute, stirring halfway through.

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4. Add butter, sugar, remaining heavy whipping cream, and salt to a heavy bottomed pot.

5. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

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6. Boil for four minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly.

7. Pour over white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff and mix until everything is melted and mixed thoroughly.

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8. Pour in melted caramels, do not scrape the bowl clean, and stir a couple times.
Note: Only stir your white holiday fudge recipe a couple of times; you do do not want to over mix!

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9. Pour into lined baking pan.

10. Dip the bottom of a wooden spoon into excess caramel and swirl onto the top of yourwhite chocolate fudge candy.

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11. Refrigerate overnight.

12. Enjoy the fruits of this recipe for white Christmas fudge!

If this white holiday fudge recipe didn’t quite satisfy your sweet tooth, no worries… I’ve got more holiday fudge recipes! Just follow Freebie Finding Mom’s

From my family to yours, happy holidays! 🙂

Do you know of other amazing holiday fudge recipes? Please share them in the comments!

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White Chocolate Caramel Fudge Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes

Want to try a white holiday fudge recipe that will knock your socks off? This easy, no-bake White Chocolate Caramel Fudge recipe requires just 7 ingredients and about a half hour to whip up. So, what are you waiting for? You are only minutes away from a rich, creamy, decadent white chocolate fudge candy that makes a perfect dessert or homemade gift for the Christmas holidays.

Ingredients

  • 11 oz white chocolate chips
  • 7 oz jar marshmallow fluff
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unwrapped caramels

Instructions

  1. Add white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Line a 9×9″ baking pan with foil and grease with butter.
  3. Add unwrapped caramels and 1 TBSP of heavy whipping cream to a microwave safe dish (such as a glass measuring cup). Microwave for one minute, stirring halfway through.
  4. Add butter, sugar, remaining heavy whipping cream, and salt to a heavy bottomed pot.
  5. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Boil for four minutes on medium heat, stirring constantly.
  7. Pour over white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff and mix until everything is melted and mixed thoroughly.
  8. Pour in melted caramels, do not scrape the bowl clean, and stir a couple times. Note: Only stir your white holiday fudge recipe a couple of times; you do do not want to over mix!
  9. Pour into lined baking pan.
  10. Dip the bottom of a wooden spoon into excess caramel and swirl onto the top of yourwhite chocolate fudge candy.
  11. Refrigerate overnight.
  12. Enjoy the fruits of this recipe for white Christmas fudge!
White Holiday Fudge Recipe: White Chocolate Caramel Fudge Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What is white fudge made of? ›

White Chocolate Chips – Use your favorite brand of white chocolate since this will be the primary flavor. I love using chopped Dove white chocolate candy bars. Sweetened condensed milk- This is used to sweeten the fudge and give an ultra-smooth and creamy texture. Sea salt- Balances out the sweetness.

Why didn't my white chocolate fudge set? ›

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

What's the difference between caramel and caramel fudge? ›

What is fudge? While caramel usually contains just one key ingredient, fudge is made from a perfectly balanced mixture of sugar, butter, and milk. Plus, it's not heated as high — around 115 degrees Celsius.

How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

What is the difference between white chocolate and white fudge? ›

Chocolate uses elements of the cacao bean; even in creating white chocolate, cocoa butter from the cacao bean is the main ingredient. Fudge, however, is a confection made both with and without cocoa or other chocolate elements. You can substitute vanilla or peanut butter, for example, for the chocolate.

Why is fudge unhealthy? ›

It's almost all sugar and fat and contains very little water, so bacteria can't get a foothold on it. I've kept fudge around for months with no problem. However, fresh fudge has a perfect balance of moisture and evenly distributes the sugar molecules with the fat molecules (delicious!).

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why did my fudge turn out like caramel? ›

Fudge can turn into caramel due to overcooking or undercooking, incorrect temperatures, or wrong ingredients.

What if I forgot the vanilla in my fudge? ›

There are lots of fudge recipes around which don't use vanilla at all (it's a treat which is very open to experimentation in general). So if you don't add vanilla, it won't taste like vanilla, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will taste bad, have the wrong consistency or behave differently when cooked and cooled.

Why is my white chocolate fudge sticky? ›

You wait patiently, only to discover that it's still a sticky, gummy mess. But don't despair or throw out the entire pan of fudge: You can probably remedy the situation. Fudge usually behaves this way when it's not cooked to a high enough temperature (due to oversight or a faulty candy thermometer).

Can I use caramel instead of condensed milk? ›

For my filling, I simply swap the condensed milk for tinned carnation caramel (a.k.a. dulce de leche) instead. This tinned caramel is actually made from sweetened condensed milk so it's essentially the same thing but it's pre-caramelised for you!

What makes caramel taste so good? ›

Caramel is a candy created when sugar is heated to 340 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius). As sugar is heated slowly to this temperature, the molecules break down and form new compounds that have a deep, rich flavor and dark golden brown color.

Should you mix caramel? ›

Like dry caramel, you want to gently move the sugar mixture in that same side-to-side paintbrush-like fashion until the sugar dissolves. Then, as soon as the mixture comes to a boil, it should not be stirred, as the agitation can cause crystallization.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What makes fudge softer? ›

Undercooked. This fudge was cooked until the temperature reached only108 °C (226 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is not concentrated enough... there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft.

How do you keep fudge smooth? ›

If the sugar crystals are not properly dissolved before cooling, they can create a gritty texture. To avoid this, ensure that you stir the fudge mixture consistently and remove any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan using a wet pastry brush.

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