Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is traditionally known as Turtle Fudge. It’s one of my favorite sweet treats; it doesn’t have to be the holidays to enjoy this.
This Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is super sweet, super delicious, and super easy! It’s fun to make, especially on a cold wintry day, and makes the perfect gift for your loved ones around the holidays!
For all of those of you who claim you don’t like chocolate, like my hubs, this Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge will change your mind.
My hubs was actually caught eating from the container and only eating the chocolate part and throwing the caramel away {EEK}; my kids almost lost it on him. Actually they tattled on him right away, which makes me so proud. No one should ever, I repeat myself, ever throw away caramel.
This Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is rich and decadent with a single layer of ooey-gooey caramel center. Not only is the recipe insanely delicious, it is so easy. Like takes only minutes to prepare and make kind of easy.
Fudge is the perfect kind of gift to give this time of year. Seriously, it is ridiculous how much local candy shops or online stores will charge for chocolate or fudge in general. Like $16-20 a pound. Heck no, friends you can make the whole batch for under $10! I bet less than that, since a few of these ingredients you probably have on hand.
Ingredients
- Caramel candy – I use Kraft Caramels
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Sea salt
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pecans
How do you make Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge?
Let’s face it, most of us don’t make fudge because we hear it is so hard, that you can overcook it and that it’s messy. While this may be the case for some recipes, not this one. You won’t mess this one up, trust me. If I can do it, so can you.
- Line a 9×9 or 8×8 baking dish with parchment or wax paper.
- Combine caramels and heavy cream in a medium, microwave-safe mixing bowl, and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
- Combined chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in pecans and vanilla.
- Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
- Pour the caramel over the fudge layer.
- Pour remaining half of fudge over the caramel, swirl gently with a knife.
- Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
How long does homemade fudge last?
- Fudge that is kept in an airtight container at room temperature will last for one to two weeks.
- Refrigerating fudge can extend its shelf life to two to three weeks.
So this holiday season whether you are looking for a sweet treat to give as a gift, want to make a goody tray for your friends and family or just want a holiday snack, make this Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge.
While you are at it pair this with this recipe from my Grandma Gillan Peanut Brittle or some of her English Toffee. Enjoy! XOXO San
More Easy Fudge Recipes
- Easy Red Velvet Fudge
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
- Chocolate Pecan Fudge
- Bailey’s Fudge
- 2-Ingredient Christmas Fudge
Don’t forget to pin this recipe for Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge to your favorite Pinterest board to make for later.
Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge
Ingredients
- 14 ounces caramel pieces I use Kraft Caramels
- 1 heaping tablespoon heavy cream evaporated milk also works
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 or 8×8 (for thicker fudge) baking dish with parchment or wax paper. If you don’t have that just grease your pan; set aside.
- Combine caramels (unwrapped) and heavy cream in a medium, microwave safe mixing bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.
- Combined chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in pecans and vanilla.
- Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
- Pour the caramel over the fudge layer.
- Pour remaining half of fudge over the caramel, swirl gently with a knife.
- Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Post was recently updated from original post date of December 2013.
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I’m going to have to try these!
Wow! I saw your Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge on Tasty Tuesdays and had to check it out, it looks amazing! All my favorite things in one bite!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Hugs,
Heather
MySweetMission.net
Quick question, can I use dulce de leche condensed milk instead of condensed milk?
I have never substituted dulce d leche in this recipe, so not sure how it would turn it. If you give this a try, let me know what you find. I may just end up trying this myself too.
When do you unwrap the wrapped caramels?
LOL. Okay, good point. Before you put them in. San
Unwrap caramels before you start making the recipe.
This sounds really good. I love turtle anything. I do believe I would make my own caramel over using purchased caramels. I feel home made tastes much better.
a play on fudge – pecan pie fudge, german chocolate fudge – maybe you can start a fudge line
does the caramel layer get all runny or does it stay firm at room temperature?
I microwaved it and it treen dour just fine put in for 45 sec a time. And stred it and repet untill smooth. Thanks
Finishing salt…is that just a course salt or chrushed rock salt…..sea salt ???? Thanks.
Coarse Kosher salt.
I have a large pizza cutter and use this to cut bars, fudge, etc.
Hi, I’m a different Batbara, but I use a pizza cutter also. Works like a charm.
You are really bad for my diet! Sob!
I’m a danger to myself. lol
This fudge looks amazing!!!
I saw this on Twitter just now — and holy cow! I gained 3 pounds just reading about this fudge.
Turtles are my favorite sweet treat so I’m going to make this. Like right now.
In the directions, you asked how long would this fudge last. Not long. Not long at all! Like maybe 5 minutes after it sets up. If that.
I invite you to share this at my Party in Your PJs link party that starts on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (Mountain Time). And, feel free to share other awesome links, too.
This looks like my kind of dessert, I cannot wait to try it!
Enjoy!
Oh my, this caramel fudge looks amazing!! I am so excited to try it!!
I hope you enjoy it!
This fudge would disappear at our house!! It looks incredibly delicious!!
Enjoy!
I made this but I cannot cut the fudge. The caramel is hard and the fudge is too soft…
It sounds like maybe the caramel was overheated which is why it’s too hard. Try stirring in between heating to be sure it heats evenly and it should melt faster.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without fudge! Adding this to my baking line up for this holiday season; will make great gifts!
It really does make the best holiday gift! Enjoy!
Oh my goodness this looks so tasty! I can’t wait to give this a try! My family is going to love this!
I hope you all enjoy it!!
Mmmm… I am drooling over these caramel pecan turtle fudge! They are the best!
Thank you!
I love fudge, and this caramel turtle fudge recipe has me excited to try it.