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Headed to holiday parties? This Dark Chocolate Caramel Walnut Fudge is a great snack to bring along for sharing.
Years ago, when I was a new reporter at a small newspaper in Northwestern Connecticut, the holidays rolled around and for our holiday potluck, I decided to make fudge. Why? It had a short ingredient list and looked like it might actually be easy.
And it was. So easy.
I ended up making so many varieties that year, addicted to the simple process that led to a treat so rich and decadent.
Then I stopped.
Since then, I have only make it a few times. But when I heard about some new varieties of condensed milk on the market, it seemed like the perfect time to try my hand at making it again.
What I love about making fudge is that it's so easy. You melt, mix, pour, top and chill. We're talking less than 10 minutes of hands-on work for an easy -- but totally craveworthy -- treat that's perfect for holiday gifting.
Like Dark Chocolate Caramel Walnut Fudge. It's amazing.
In this version, I used the new Eagle Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk and combined it with dark chocolate chips for a not-too-sweet but totally flavorful base. Add in a bit of vanilla extract and some walnuts and you're ready to spread the sweet concoction in a pan. Top it with more nuts and caramel sauce.
That's right. Dark chocolate. Double caramel. And walnuts. This fudge is pretty amazing -- and impressive too. No one needs to know just how easy it was to make either.
Dark Chocolate Caramel Walnut Fudge would be awesome to gift in festive tins or little candy boxes.
And about that condensed milk. It's actually one of two special limited edition varieties released by Eagle just for the holidays (the other variety is chocolate!). Just think of all the tasty treats you could make with the rich added flavor boost of these condensed milks. Yum.
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Dark Chocolate Caramel Walnut Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips, (60% cacao chips)
- 1 14- oz can Eagle Brand Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoon caramel topping
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving the ends hanging over the sides. Be sure to press it down.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and condensed milk. Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes. Stir. Return to the microwave and heat for an addition 1 to 1 ½ minutes, until smooth when stirred.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and half the walnuts. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread into a single, even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining walnuts.
- Warm the caramel sauce until its of spreading consistency. Drizzle over the fudge. Cover with foil and chill over night.
I LOVE this kind of fudge! It's just as good as traditional fudge but WAY easier! YUM!
I saw that caramel sweetened condensed milk and was just waiting for inspiration for which to use it. I've never made fudge because I thought it would be super complicated. So not true!
LOVE this recipe! I also love giving fudge and other yummy treats as gifts for the holidays!
Caramel Flavored Sweetened Condensed Milk?! This gives me so many ideas 🙂 Your fudge sounds great too!
I think that fudge is one of those things that is so simple to make and so lovely to change up, it could seem it would be more complicated. Such a wonderful idea for the holidays!
I loooove fudge and always wonder why I don't make it more often! This looks and sounds delicious, can't wait to try it!
I'm a fudge fanatic so I can totally relate to making every variety. Especially when it's this easy to make. I adore chocolate with walnuts. It's the perfect combination.
Omg! that looks drool-icious! That layer of caramel on the top is the perfect final touch!
Fudge is such a fantastic dessert for the season! And it's so easy to make!
Fudge is such a great gift to give at Christmas. I especially love that you've added walnuts! Who wouldn't love it?
My youngest son is FOREVER asking me to make fudge, so I think Ineed to hunt down some of these new varieties of condensed milk! I'm so intrigued to see how they taste.
We made SOOOOOOOO much fudge during the holiday season. My dad loves it stuffed with nuts and I love it made with peanut butter 🙂
I had no idea they have flavored sweetened condensed milk - I need to get some for the holiday season. This fudge looks amazing Sarah!
This is my favorite way to make fudge!! It can get totally addictive to some up with all the flavor combinations. I may have to make some of this for Christmas this year!
I love this! And that new flavor looks totally legit. Going on my christmas goodie list for our holiday plates.