Ultra-creamy chocolate fudge layered with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans, finished with a sprinkle of flaky salt. A no-bake crowd-pleaser you can cut into bite-size squares.
1.25cuppecans, roughly choppedtoast for best flavor
11ozsoft caramel candies, unwrapped
2tbspheavy cream
0.25tspflaky sea saltoptional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3–5 minutes. Cool.
Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until silky.
Stir in vanilla and fine sea salt. Fold in about half of the toasted pecans.
Spread roughly half the fudge mixture into the lined pan. Chill 5–10 minutes to slightly set.
Melt caramels with heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth and pourable.
Pour caramel over the first fudge layer. Sprinkle on the remaining pecans and press gently.
Spread the remaining fudge over the caramel to cover. Smooth the top. Sprinkle flaky salt if using.
Chill until firm, about 2 hours, then lift out by the parchment and place on a cutting board.
Cut into small squares with a warm knife. Wipe the blade between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
Try swapping in dark chocolate chips for a deeper cocoa note, or add a pinch of espresso powder to the fudge for a mocha twist. Store squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months with parchment between layers.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Turtle Fudge Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.