Turtle Fudge, or Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge, is a delicious holiday sweet. But who says you can’t enjoy it year-round? I certainly do!
This Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is delicious, easy to make, and a great way to spend a cold winter day! It also makes the perfect holiday gift for your friends and family.
For those of you who don’t typically enjoy chocolate, this Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge might change your opinion.
My husband was caught eating from the container and only consuming the chocolate parts while discarding the caramel {SHOCKER}; my kids almost lost it on him. They quickly told on him, which makes me so proud. No one should ever waste caramel like that.
This Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is both rich and decadent, with a single layer of gooey caramel in the center. Not only is the recipe tasty, but it’s also easy to make; The entire process takes less than fifteen minutes!
Fudge is an excellent present to give during the holidays. Local candy shops and online stores are notorious for overcharging customers, sometimes as much as $16-20 per pound! You can make a whole batch of fudge at home for less than half that price – and chances are you already have most of the ingredients in your pantry.
Ingredients for Turtle Fudge
- Caramel candy
- 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?
While it’s true that some fudge recipes are more complicated than others, leading many of us to believe that we could never make it ourselves, this recipe is different. I guarantee you can make this fudge, which won’t be messy. 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, stirring in between, and heat in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
Combine 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 half the fudge over the caramel and swirl gently with a knife. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
How long does homemade fudge last?
- Fudge 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.
Make this Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge for your loved ones this holiday season! It makes for the perfect gift, goody tray addition, or festive snack.
More delicious holiday candies
Peanut Brittle
English Toffee
Peanut Butter Toffee Bark
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Snowflake Peppermint Bark
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 Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge recipe 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
Post was recently updated from original post date of December 2013.
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.
can I use Werther’s original soft caramels in this recipe
Yes, you can!
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.
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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.
This Pecan Turtle Fudge incorporates milk chocolate, caramel, and pecans for an indulgent no-cook dessert…I will try to make it delicious.
About to make this fudge for Christmas gifts! Quick question- what size pan did you use for the fudge in the photos? 9×9 or 8×8? The thickness looks perfect.
9×9 – let me know what you think
I made it! It was easy. I followed directions and it came out perfectly. So delicious. Great recipe. I can’t wait for family to try. Thanks
Awe, this makes me so happy! Happy Holidays!
Have you ever used caramel bites for this recipe? I am having a hard time finding the squares.
I haven’t, but I think that would be an easy change. The one thing I would look for is Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels in the candy aisle.
Mmmm… I am drooling over these caramel pecan turtle fudge! They are the best!
so easy to make and delicious!
Tasted amazing! I made it for a party, it looked beautiful but during the party the Carmel melted into a puddle.
Oh my goodness, was it hot in the room? That is so odd, I have never had that happen.