Description
Creamy Southern pralines and cream fudge delivers sweet Southern comfort in every delectable bite. Rich caramel notes and buttery pecan crunch create an irresistible dessert experience you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Praline-Specific Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (330 grams) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 grams) pecan halves, roughly chopped
White Chocolate Base Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Finishing/Topping Ingredients:
(None additional beyond the ingredients listed above)
Instructions
- Create a smooth foundation by melting white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over gentle heat, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency. Transfer the liquid to a parchment-lined baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft the praline layer by combining granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, and unsalted butter in a separate saucepan. Heat the mixture, maintaining constant movement until it reaches the precise soft-ball temperature, signaled by the candy thermometer hitting 236F.
- Remove the praline mixture from direct heat and introduce vanilla extract and chopped pecans. Vigorously stir until the texture thickens and loses its initial glossy appearance, developing a more matte finish.
- Carefully cascade the praline mixture over the white chocolate base, using a spatula to create delicate marbled swirls that intertwine the two distinct layers without fully blending them.
- Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature, enabling it to set completely and develop a firm, sliceable consistency. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the texture to stabilize.
- Once fully set, slice the fudge into uniform squares, revealing the beautiful swirled pattern that showcases the praline and white chocolate layers.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly smooth white chocolate base by stirring constantly and using low heat to prevent scorching or burning.
- Control the praline consistency by monitoring the candy thermometer closely, as reaching exactly 236°F ensures the right texture without crystallization.
- Enhance flavor depth by toasting pecans briefly before adding them to the praline mixture, which intensifies their nutty richness and adds complexity.
- Customize the fudge for dietary preferences by substituting white chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives and using coconut milk instead of sweetened condensed milk for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg